New boss at Shell

Royal Dutch Shell has appointed downstream director Ben van Beurden as chief executive to replace outgoing boss Peter Voser. Shell revealed in May that Mr Voser, 54, would retire in 2014 to spend more time with his family. Mr Van Beurden, 55, who joined Shell in 1983, has been downstream director since January.

By InvestSMART · 10 Jul 2013

By InvestSMART ·
10 Jul 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

Who has been appointed the new CEO of Royal Dutch Shell?

Royal Dutch Shell has appointed downstream director Ben van Beurden as its new chief executive to replace outgoing boss Peter Voser.

Who is the outgoing Shell boss and when is he retiring?

The outgoing Shell boss is Peter Voser. Shell revealed in May that Mr Voser, aged 54, would retire in 2014.

Why is Peter Voser stepping down as Shell CEO?

According to the article, Peter Voser said he would retire in 2014 to spend more time with his family.

What role did Ben van Beurden hold at Shell before becoming CEO?

Before becoming chief executive, Ben van Beurden served as Shell’s downstream director (he has been downstream director since January).

How long has Ben van Beurden worked at Shell?

Ben van Beurden joined Shell in 1983, giving him a long tenure with the company prior to his appointment as CEO.

How old are Ben van Beurden and Peter Voser as reported in the article?

The article reports Ben van Beurden is 55 and Peter Voser is 54.

When was Peter Voser’s retirement announced and who announced it?

Shell announced in May that Peter Voser would retire in 2014; the company made the retirement disclosure.

Does the article say how the leadership change will affect Shell’s strategy or shareholders?

The article reports the leadership change and retirement plans but does not provide commentary or details on how the appointment will affect Shell’s strategy or shareholders.