Felipe Tello

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About Felipe Tello

As a commercial strategist and energy trading leader, I bring nearly a decade of experience driving growth, optimizing supply chains, and leading multi-million-dollar negotiations across North America’s largest refining operations. Currently pursuing my MBA at Rice Business, I’m focused on bridging commercial excellence with entrepreneurial thinking—applying valuation strategy, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making to unlock new business opportunities. Over my career at Shell and Motiva, I’ve led initiatives delivering $13.5M+ in annual savings, built proprietary pricing models that improved margins, and optimized logistics across crude and feedstock portfolios. I’m also proud to serve as a Board Member of the U.S. Crude Oil Quality Association, where I contribute to advancing transparency and innovation across the industry. Beyond my corporate role, I’m building tools and processes that help small-to-mid-sized businesses understand and grow their enterprise value—combining analytical rigor with practical strategy. Strategic Negotiator | Supply Chain & Trading Optimization Business Valuation | Energy Markets | Commercial Growth Executive-Ready | Collaborative Leader | Data-Driven Thinker I’m passionate about scaling value—whether that’s through M&A, commercial partnerships, or refining business models. If you’re building something bold and looking for a leader who understands both operations and opportunity, let’s connect.