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Shell's (SHEL) Renewables Head Resigns Amid Strategy Shift
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Shell plc (SHEL - Free Report) announced the resignation of Thomas Brostrom, the head of its renewables business, after less than two years of association with the company. This decision came in the wake of a significant strategy shift by SHEL’s CEO Wael Sawan, indicating a renewed focus on oil and gas production and a reduction in investments in renewable energy sources.
Thomas Brostrom's Background and Position at Shell
Brostrom joined Shell in the summer of 2021, leaving his position as a senior executive at Orsted, a Denmark-based wind energy producer. He assumed the role of senior vice president of Global Renewable Solutions at Shell.
His appointment was part of the company's ambitious plan to expand its wind and solar operations and achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Under the guidance of former CEO Ben van Beurden, Shell had positioned itself as a major player in the renewable energy market, with Brostrom at the helm of its offshore wind division.
Shell's Strategic Shift
However, the situation changed after Wael Sawan assumed the position of CEO in January. On Jun 14, he announced a strategic shift for the company. Under increased pressure from investors to improve profitability, Shell decided to lay emphasis on oil and gas production. This new initiative led to reduced investments in renewables, a move that directly impacted Brostrom's role as the head of renewables.
The Organizational Restructuring
In response to the strategic shift, Shell initiated a restructuring plan that took effect on Jul 1. As part of this plan, the global role of the executive vice president for renewable generation, previously held by Brostrom, was eliminated.
Instead, the production of power from renewable sources will now be managed by regional heads of Shell Energy, who will report directly to executive vice president Steve Hill.
Succession Plan and New Leadership
Following Brostrom's decision to leave Shell, the company announced that Greg Joiner, who is currently the vice president of Shell Energy Australia, will be heading Shell Energy Europe and Emerging Markets Power.
While Ajay Shah will lead renewable generation in Asia, Mike Parker will be responsible for overseeing offshore wind engineering.
Conclusion
As the energy landscape continues to evolve, Shell's strategic decision will undoubtedly have implications for its future performance and market positioning. Nonetheless, the company remains committed to delivering shareholders’ value and pursuing a successful business model in the face of extreme adversity.
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Shell's (SHEL) Renewables Head Resigns Amid Strategy Shift
Shell plc (SHEL - Free Report) announced the resignation of Thomas Brostrom, the head of its renewables business, after less than two years of association with the company. This decision came in the wake of a significant strategy shift by SHEL’s CEO Wael Sawan, indicating a renewed focus on oil and gas production and a reduction in investments in renewable energy sources.
Thomas Brostrom's Background and Position at Shell
Brostrom joined Shell in the summer of 2021, leaving his position as a senior executive at Orsted, a Denmark-based wind energy producer. He assumed the role of senior vice president of Global Renewable Solutions at Shell.
His appointment was part of the company's ambitious plan to expand its wind and solar operations and achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Under the guidance of former CEO Ben van Beurden, Shell had positioned itself as a major player in the renewable energy market, with Brostrom at the helm of its offshore wind division.
Shell's Strategic Shift
However, the situation changed after Wael Sawan assumed the position of CEO in January. On Jun 14, he announced a strategic shift for the company. Under increased pressure from investors to improve profitability, Shell decided to lay emphasis on oil and gas production. This new initiative led to reduced investments in renewables, a move that directly impacted Brostrom's role as the head of renewables.
The Organizational Restructuring
In response to the strategic shift, Shell initiated a restructuring plan that took effect on Jul 1. As part of this plan, the global role of the executive vice president for renewable generation, previously held by Brostrom, was eliminated.
Instead, the production of power from renewable sources will now be managed by regional heads of Shell Energy, who will report directly to executive vice president Steve Hill.
Succession Plan and New Leadership
Following Brostrom's decision to leave Shell, the company announced that Greg Joiner, who is currently the vice president of Shell Energy Australia, will be heading Shell Energy Europe and Emerging Markets Power.
While Ajay Shah will lead renewable generation in Asia, Mike Parker will be responsible for overseeing offshore wind engineering.
Conclusion
As the energy landscape continues to evolve, Shell's strategic decision will undoubtedly have implications for its future performance and market positioning. Nonetheless, the company remains committed to delivering shareholders’ value and pursuing a successful business model in the face of extreme adversity.
Zacks Rank and Key Picks
Currently, SHEL carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks for investors interested in the energy sector are Evolution Petroleum (EPM - Free Report) and Global Partners (GLP - Free Report) , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and Archrock (AROC - Free Report) , carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Evolution Petroleum is worth approximately $268.48 million. EPM currently pays a dividend of 48 cents per share, or 5.95% on an annual basis.
The company currently has a forward P/E ratio of 7.30. In comparison, its industry has an average forward P/E of 10.40, which means EPM is trading at a discount to the group.
Global Partners is valued at around $1.04 billion. In the past year, its units have risen 44.8%.
The partnership currently has a forward P/E ratio of 9.01. In comparison, its industry has an average forward P/E of 14.10, which means NGL is trading at a discount to the group.
Archrock is valued at around $1.61 billion. It delivered an average earnings surprise of 8.34% for the last four quarters and its current dividend yield is 5.85%.
Archrock is a provider of natural gas contract compression services and aftermarket services of compression equipment.