As the principal sponsor of LNG17, Shell hosted one of the largest booths at the conference. Photo courtesy of the Royal Dutch Shell Media Library

Hague, the Netherlands - July 09, 2013

The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc today announced that Ben van Beurden will succeed Peter Voser as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2014.

Peter Voser will leave Shell at the end of March 2014, marking the end of 29 years with the Company.

Van Beurden, 55, has been Downstream Director since January 2013.

Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell. Photo courtesy of the Royal Dutch Shell

“I am delighted to announce Ben van Beurden as the next Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell,” said Chairman Jorma Ollila.
“Ben has deep knowledge of the industry and proven executive experience across a range of Shell businesses. Ben will continue to drive and further develop the strategic agenda that we have set out, to generate competitive returns for our shareholders.”

Night at petrochemicals plant, Singapore. One of Shell’s petrochemicals plants can produce enough raw material for nearly 7 billion polyester shirts a year. Photo courtesy of the Royal Dutch Shell Media Library

“Van Beurden’s selection came after a comprehensive assessment and review of internal and external candidates led by the Board Nomination and Succession Committee,” Ollila added.

Mcallen Ranch Texas - Onshore Natural Gas. Photo courtesy of the Royal Dutch Shell Media Library

Van Beurden joined the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies in 1983 and has held a number of technical and commercial roles in both the Upstream and Downstream businesses.

He has worked in The Netherlands, Africa, Malaysia, USA and, most recently, the UK.

Van Beurden, a Dutch national, graduated with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.
He is married and has four children.

Bonny Island Terminal Liquefied Natural Gas Ship. Photo courtesy of the Royal Dutch Shell Media Library

Ben van Beurden

Ben van Beurden joined Shell in 1983, after graduating with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.

Ben’s career in Shell spans both Upstream and Downstream activities.
He has held a number of operational and commercial roles, including some 10 years in the LNG business, and a variety of positions in Downstream.

Ben van Beurden Ben van Beurden will succeed Peter Voser as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2014. Photo courtesy of the Royal Dutch Shell Media Library

In January 2005, Ben became Vice President, Manufacturing Excellence, based in Houston, USA.
In this role he was responsible for standards in operational excellence and high-performance initiatives in refining and chemicals manufacturing.

In December 2006, he was appointed Executive Vice President, Chemicals, based in London, UK.

During his tenure in the role, Ben was appointed to the boards of a number of leading industry associations including the International Council of Chemicals Associations and the European Chemical Industry Council.

In January 2013, Ben was appointed Downstream Director and a member of Shell’s Executive Committee. He also has regional responsibility for Europe and Turkey.

Ben is married to Stacey and has three daughters and a son.
He enjoys reading, running and travelling with his family.


Enquiries:

Shell Media Relations
International +44 207 934 5550
Americas +1 713 241 4544

Shell Investor Relations
International +31 70 377 4540
North America +1 713 241 1042


Contact

Shell headquarters
Carel van Bylandtlaan 16, 2596 HR The Hague, The Netherlands
Postal address:
PO box 162, 2501 AN The Hague, The Netherlands
Tel. +31 70 377 9111


Source: Royal Dutch Shell plc

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