Feng Yusheng

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Shell China

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I worked as contract analyst and supporting bidding and contract performing for ZF group. Later I moved from ZF group to Shell as commercial and legal advisor.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

Being with a company means you have to identify a legal risk in a contract or during the performance of a contract before it happens. Most of the risks/flaws will be solved in a commercially acceptable way instead of end up in court. I enjoy to be participate in problem solving process.

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

I enjoy the variety of majors and legal research options. I found most of the courses are relatively more practical than theoretical.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

Exeter has a fame of having the most beautiful campus in UK, and with a joyful weather and a fine academic reputation.

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

I am now working for an oil and gas company, which is partly the result from my choice of courses in Exeter. I gained basic knowledge and insights in oil and gas industry and knew roughly what kind of legal issues to expect.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

It’s good to know what kind of industry a new student want to enter in future.

What are your plans for the future?

I will carry on my career in oil and gas company.