<p>British energy giant Shell announced on Thursday that chief executive Ben van Beurden will step down at the end of the year to be replaced by renewables director Wael Sawan.</p>.<p>Shell said in a statement that Van Beurden, who has been at the helm since 2014, will be succeeded by Sawan, who is currently head of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions.</p>
<p>British energy giant Shell announced on Thursday that chief executive Ben van Beurden will step down at the end of the year to be replaced by renewables director Wael Sawan.</p>.<p>Shell said in a statement that Van Beurden, who has been at the helm since 2014, will be succeeded by Sawan, who is currently head of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions.</p>