Ellen has over 25 years of experience in Engineering, Safety, Operations, and Commercial Management of Bulk Liquid Storage Terminals and Maritime Interfaces. She has Board-level experience in the terminals sector, including expertise in all aspects of Terminal Operations for a full range of products as well as in-depth engineering design, construction, and project management of all aspects of chemical, gas, oil, and organic product storage systems. Ellen also has extensive experience working, forming, developing, managing, and operating jetties and terminal storage facilities in China, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Ellen was the Managing Director of Zenith Energy in Europe, the Regional Director of Stolthaven Terminals in Asia Pacific, and General Manager of Stolthaven China (of the Stolthaven Group). Prior to working with Stolthaven, Ellen was the General Manager of Pacific Terminals Australia and China. 

Ellen received a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial) from the University of New South Wales, graduating with First Class Honours. She also received a Master in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University, once again with First Class Honours. Ellen is legally qualified in New South Wales, Australia, and practices as an international commercial arbitrator.