Royal Dutch Shell has named Wael Sawan as Integrated Gas and Renewable and Energy Solutions (R&ES) director, effective 25 October.
Sawan (pictured), who is currently upstream director, will remain a member of the executive committee in his new role and will continue to be based in the Netherlands.
He takes over as Integrated Gas and R&ES director from Maarten Wetselaar, who will leave the company after more than 25 years on 25 October.
Wetselaar will join Cepsa as chief executive as of 1 January 2022.
Zoe Yujnovich, who is executive vice president, conventional oil and gaspstream director, will become the new upstream director.
Royal Dutch Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden said: “Zoe and Wael are both strong, focused leaders, who will bring great energy and commercial expertise to their new roles.
“Their proven leadership skills will be crucial as we deliver our Powering Progress strategy purposefully and profitably.
“I am also immensely grateful to Maarten for his outstanding contribution to Shell and our customers, for his vision and drive in shaping a world-class LNG portfolio, and for laying the foundations of our power and renewable solutions business. I wish him well in his new role.”