Wael Sawan
Wael Sawan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese and Canadian |
| Education | McGill University Harvard Business School |
| Title | CEO-designate, Shell plc |
| Term | January 2023- |
| Predecessor | Ben van Beurden |
| Spouse | Nicole Sawan |
| Children | 3 sons |
Wael Sawan (born 1974) is a Lebanese-Canadian business executive, and the CEO-designate of Shell plc.
Early life
Sawan was born in Beirut in 1974.[1] He grew up in Dubai, and earned a master's degree in chemical engineering from McGill University in Canada.[1] He took a career break and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.[2]
He has dual Lebanese and Canadian nationality.[3]
Career
Sawan joined Shell in 1997 as an engineer with Petroleum Development Oman.[2] He rose to become head of Shell's integrated gas and renewables division, and will succeed Ben van Beurden as CEO on 1 January 2023.[3]
Personal life
Sawan is married to Nicole, and they have three sons.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Who is Shell's new chief executive Wael Sawan?". The National. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ a b Shakespeare, Ananda (16 June 2014). "Wael Sawan". MEED. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ a b Sweney, Mark (15 September 2022). "Shell appoints Wael Sawan to replace outgoing chief Ben van Beurden". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 September 2022.