The chief executive of Shell will step down later this year after close to a decade in the top job, which saw him steer the business towards promises of a green future.
Ben van Beurden will hand over the reins to the company’s Canadian director of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, Wael Sawan.
After resigning as chief executive at the end of this year, the Dutchman will continue to advise the board until next June.
