Wijers - a former Dutch economic affairs minister appointed as non-executive in 2009 - will stand down after not seeking reelection at Shell's 2018 annual general meeting on May 23.
"Hans Wijers has confirmed he will not be standing for reappointment at the 2018 AGM," Shell Chairman Chad Holliday said. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his nine years of outstanding contributions to the Board, including service as Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Corporate and Social Responsibility Committee. We will greatly miss his pragmatism, incisive leadership and strong collegiality and wish him continued success."
In a separate announcement, Shell announced it had appointed Gerard Kleisterlee as deputy chair from May to replace Wijers. Kleisterlee also will become senior independent director and a member of the Nomination & Succession Committee.
Shell also announced Ann Godbehere will be appointed as a director of the company on the same day as the meeting. Godbehere - a non-executive at Prudential PLC, Rio Tinto PLC and British American Tobacco PLC - served as chief financial officer at Swiss Re between 2003 and 2007.
"The Nomination & Succession Committee recommended Ann Godbehere's appointment to the board following its review of the skills, knowledge and experience needed and a rigorous and thorough search process," Holliday said. "Ann has a wealth of financial expertise, and the Board is delighted to recommend to shareholders that she be appointed a director of the company."
Shell also appointed Non-Executive Director Nigel Sheinwald as chair of the Corporate & Social Responsibility Committee. Another Non-Executive Director Linda Stuntz has been appointed as a member of the same committee. Both appointments are effective from May 23.
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