Energy giant Shell has confirmed that Thomas Brostrom, head of renewable generation, is leaving the company.
Recently, Shell CEO Wael Sawan scaled back its energy transition plans. Shell reduced its capital spending to $22-25 billion per year for 2024 and 2025.
Thomas Brostrom joined Shell from offshore wind giant Orsted in August 2021 to head offshore wind as the company planned to grow its wind and solar operations as part of a strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions under previous CEO Ben van Beurden.
Thomas Brostrom became head of renewables in February 2022 after Elisabeth Brinton stepped down less than two years after taking the reins, Reuters news report said.
Wael Sawan, who took office in January, announced on June 14 a shift back to oil and gas production while paring back investments in renewables following investor pressure to focus on the most profitable businesses.
Wael Sawan introduced a new structure to the company’s top leadership that eliminated Thomas Brostrom’s role and split it into regions.
Greg Joiner, currently VP Shell Energy Australia, will be the head of Shell Energy Europe and Emerging Markets Power. Ajay Shah will lead renewable generation in Asia while Mike Parker will head offshore wind engineering.