- The CEO of energy giant Shell (NYSE:SHEL) Ben van Beurden to step down at the end of 2022, after nine years in charge and will be replaced by Wael Sawan, the company announced Thursday.
- Sawan will become its next chief executive on Jan. 1.
- Sawan, who has worked for Shell for 25 years, is currently director of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, and has been a member of Shell’s executive committee for three years.
- Ben van Beurden will continue working as adviser to the Board until June 30, 2023, after which he will leave the group.
- Earlier, Shell (SHEL) reportedly is laying the groundwork to replace CEO Ben van Beurden after running the company for nine years.
- In late July, Shell posted record profits for a second straight quarter as the energy giant benefited from soaring prices of oil and natural gas fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- Shares are up 0.22% premarket on Thursday.
Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.
Comments