Shell CEO's Soaring Pay Sparks Outrage Amid Profit Slump
Shell CEO Wael Sawan's pay jumped over 60% to £13.8M in 2025, despite a slump in the oil firm's profits, drawing criticism from campaigners.
Shell, one of the world's largest oil companies, has faced backlash over a significant pay increase for its chief executive, Wael Sawan, even as the firm's profits slumped and customers faced the prospect of rising pump prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Sawan, who took over as CEO in 2023 and has refocused the company's efforts on fossil fuels, saw his total compensation package rise from £8.6 million in 2024 to a staggering £13.8 million in 2025 - a jump of more than 60%. This pay hike has drawn criticism from campaigners, who argue that the public is unlikely to
Source: The Guardian
