Private Equity

Former Shell boss joins KKR to advise on climate investments

New role marks the latest hire in climate investing for the private equity giant

Ben van Beurden joined Shell in 1983 and worked his way up to chief executive in 2014
Ben van Beurden joined Shell in 1983 and worked his way up to chief executive in 2014 Photo: Karim Jaafar/Getty Images

The former boss of Shell has joined KKR to advise its infrastructure unit on its new global climate strategy.

Ben van Beurden, who was chief executive of the London-listed oil and gas company from 2014 to 2022, has joined the New York buyout giant as a senior adviser.

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