Peter Voser was appointed CEO with effect from July 2009 and has been an Executive Director since 2004.

Shell’s Chairman Jorma Ollila said “Peter’s leadership of Shell over the last 4 years has been impressive, reorganizing the company, delivering growth, and developing a clear forward strategy with a strong portfolio of new options. I have enjoyed working with Peter, in a period of great change and progress for Shell, and I wish him well for the future.”

“The Nomination and Succession Committee of the Board will now lead a structured and comprehensive review of internal and external candidates to enable an orderly transition to a new CEO.” Ollila added.