Challenges await veteran Sawan

Canadian-Lebanese company veteran Wael Sawan breaks the European mould for the supermajor’s top spot but will likely carry on with predecessor’s agenda

Ascent: Shell chief executive-designee Wael Sawan — Ascent: Shell chief executive-designee Wael SawanPhoto: MIQUEL GONZALES/SHELL

Russell McCulley

London

Published 22 September 2022, 15:18Updated 22 September 2022, 15:18

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