Sawan to succeed Brown as Shell upstream director

Jan. 17, 2019
Wael Sawan has been appointed upstream director of Royal Dutch Shell PLC, and will become a member of the executive committee, effective July 1. He currently serves as executive vice-president, deepwater. He joined Shell in 1997 and has held commercial and operational leadership roles across the upstream, integrated gas, and downstream businesses.

Wael Sawan has been appointed upstream director of Royal Dutch Shell PLC, and will become a member of the executive committee, effective July 1.

He currently serves as executive vice-president, deepwater. He joined Shell in 1997 and has held commercial and operational leadership roles across the upstream, integrated gas, and downstream businesses.

Sawan succeeds Andy Brown, who will remain available to assist with the transition until Sept. 30, at which time he will leave the company after 35 years of service.