Shell (SHEL) announced changes to its Board Audit and Risk Committee effective August 1, 2026. After more than eight years on the committee, including seven years as Chair, Ann Godbehere will step down. Holly Keller Koeppel, currently a Non-executive Director and ARC member, has been appointed as the new Chair. According to the company, this notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.6R.
Shell plc (the "Company") announces that, having served for more than eight years as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee ("ARC"), including seven years as its Chair, Ann Godbehere will step down as Chair and a member of the ARC with effect from August 1, 2026.
Holly Keller Koeppel, a Non-executive Director of the Company and a member of the ARC, has been appointed as Chair of the ARC with effect from August 1, 2026.
This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.6R.
Enquiries Shell Media Relations International, UK Press: +44 (0)20 7934 5550
FAQ
What board committee change did Shell (SHEL) announce on July 30, 2026?
Shell announced a change in leadership of its Audit and Risk Committee effective August 1, 2026. According to the company, Ann Godbehere will step down as Chair and member, and Holly Keller Koeppel has been appointed as the new Chair of the ARC.
When will Ann Godbehere step down from Shell’s Audit and Risk Committee?
Ann Godbehere will step down as Chair and member of Shell’s Audit and Risk Committee on August 1, 2026. According to the company, she has served more than eight years on the ARC, including seven years as its Chair, before this transition.
Who is the new Chair of Shell’s Audit and Risk Committee (SHEL)?
The new Chair of Shell’s Audit and Risk Committee will be Holly Keller Koeppel, effective August 1, 2026. According to the company, she is a Non-executive Director and current ARC member who has been appointed to succeed Ann Godbehere in this role.
What role did Ann Godbehere have on Shell’s Audit and Risk Committee?
Ann Godbehere served as a member of Shell’s Audit and Risk Committee for more than eight years, including seven years as Chair. According to the company, she will step down from both roles with effect from August 1, 2026, as part of this leadership change.
Why did Shell mention UKLR 6.4.6R in its July 30, 2026 directorate change notice?
Shell stated that its notification of Audit and Risk Committee changes is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.6R. According to the company, this reference indicates that the announcement complies with the relevant UK listing rule for such governance-related disclosures.
How can investors or media contact Shell about the July 2026 board committee changes?
Investors or media can contact Shell’s media relations team via the International, UK Press number +44 (0)20 7934 5550. According to the company, this number is provided for Shell Media Relations in connection with announcements such as the Audit and Risk Committee changes.
