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Shell CEO Faces Test of Turning a Cash Windfall Into Durable Growth

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 29 October 2026, 12:35 UTC By Mitchell Ferman 1 min read
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Shell CEO’s Next Test Is Turning Cash Windfall Into Growth To catch US rivals, Wael Sawan needs to show he can combine spending discipline with expansion. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy.

Shell CEO’s Next Test Is Turning Cash Windfall Into Growth To catch US rivals, Wael Sawan needs to show he can combine spending discipline with expansion. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Mitchell Ferman looks at the next big test for Shell’s CEO after bumper earnings. Shell Plc has shown it knows how to make money when energy markets go haywire. Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan’s next act is turning that cash into sustainable growth.
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