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Shell’s former chief fuels fears it could quit London for New York

Ben van Beurden says company is undervalued in UK and US investors are ‘more positive’ about fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024

Wells Fargo executive Mary Mack, lauded for actions during massive scandal, is retiring

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wells Fargo’s Mary Mack, a top executive in Charlotte, will retire this summer after nearly 40 years in the banking industry and navigating a massive scandal at the bank.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Huge £10m pay packet for ex-Shell boss while Brits struggle with astronomical energy bills

Some people have accused energy suppliers of profiteering off the war in Ukraine as the supply is causing prices to rise

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2023

Shell’s Grand Plan to Fight Climate Change (and Continue to Cause It)

The company is investing billions of dollars in zero- and low-carbon energy solutions, but selling oil and gas at record profits is a hard habit to break.

Businessweek · Feb 8, 2023

Shell’s CEO calls for business tax to help poorest consumers meet energy costs

Ben van Beurden said he wanted to see protection rather than intervention

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022

Shell chief: governments may need to tax energy firms to help the poor

Ben van Beurden also warns against EU moves to cap price of gas and electricity to protect consumers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

Could Wael Sawan usher in a renewable revolution at Shell?

Campaigners hope to see a radical shift under the former renewables boss but it is likely to be more continuation than revolution

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2022

Ben van Beurden’s resignation at Shell takes 2022 tally of FTSE 100 CEO departures to 18

The top job at the UK’s most valuable company is changing hands at the end of the year

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022

Shell CEO to step down as oil giant looks to climate goals

Shell CEO Ben van Beurden is stepping down at the end of 2022 after nine years in charge as oil and natural gas companies are under pressure to shift away from fossil fuels

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden to step down

The change at the top of the UK’s most valuable company is the 18th FTSE 100 CEO resignation announced in 2022

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022