Shell names Ben van Beurden as new chief executive

Dutch executive will replace Peter Voser, who is leaving to spend more time with his family and a 'change in lifestyle'

Royal Dutch Shell has named Ben van Beurden as its next chief executive from 1 January 2014.

He will succeed Peter Voser, who will leave at the end of March next year after 29 years with the Anglo-Dutch energy giant.

Van Beurden, 55, joined Shell in 1983 and has held a number of technical and commercial roles, working for the company in the Netherlands, Africa, Malaysia, the US and most recently the UK.

Since January the Dutch national has been downstream director, and has regional responsibility for Europe and Turkey.

Ben van Beurden joined Shell in 1983 and has held a number of technical and commercial rolesShell's chairman, Jorma Ollila, said: "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."

Ollila added that the appointment had been made after a "comprehensive assessment" of both internal and external candidates.

Shell said in May that Voser would retire in the first half of 2014. Voser, 54, said that he was leaving to spend more time with his family, and for a "change in lifestyle".

Article Source : http://www.guardian.co.uk

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