Maarten Wetselaar

Maarten Wetselaar joined Moeve, formerly Cepsa, as CEO in January 2022 and is based in Madrid. In March 2022 he announced the firm’s “Positive Motion” strategy that is aimed at transforming Moeve into an Energy Transition leader in years to come. Prior to joining Moeve he worked at Royal Dutch Shell for 26 years and served on the firm´s Executive Committee as Director of Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions from 2016-2021. In that role he oversaw 38 countries for Shell, including Australia, China, Canada, Japan, Qatar, Russia and Trinidad. Before 2016 he held various financial, commercial and general management positions in Shell's Upstream, Downstream and Trading businesses in Europe, Singapore, Brazil, Ghana, the Middle East and Russia. Wetselaar holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Groningen and a postdoctoral degree from VU University Amsterdam in the Netherlands. After his studies he discharged his military service as an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

14:15

Global strategy ICC Hall A 14:15 - 15:00

Commanding the next decade: how leaders are positioning for global volatility and opportunity

In a world defined by global volatility and transformative opportunities, commanding the future requires vision, agility, and decisive action from industry leaders. This strategic and visionary session will gather leaders’ insights into how they are positioning their companies amid shifting market dynamics, technological advancements, and global sustainability goals. From reshaping portfolios and accelerating innovation to forging new alliances and preparing for structural shifts in demand, CEOs will reflect on the strategies shaping their organisations for the decade ahead.

Attendee insights:

Hear from industry leaders on how they are repositioning their companies to enhance resilience and drive long-term growth. Gain insights into the latest strategies shaping the energy market.