The chief executive of Shell Peter Voser has stunned investors with a surprise announcement that he is to retire next year.
Peter Voser, who is 54, said his decision was driven by a desire for a change of lifestyle.
Voser has run Europe's top oil company since 2009 and led it to a position of sector leader in the burgeoning industry of liquefied natural gas.
He said: "After almost 10 years as CEO and CFO and more than 25 years in Shell, I have elected to retire in the first half of 2014.
"After such an exciting executive career I feel it is time for a change in my lifestyle and I am looking forward to having more time available for my family and private life in the years to come."
Shell, the last of the western world's top four oil companies to report results, joined its peers in delivering a result that topped market expectations, thanks in part to strong refining and trading performances, and despite production troubles in Nigeria and lower oil prices.
Adjusted net profit on a current cost of supply basis rose to $7.5bn (£4.82bn) in the quarter from $7.3bn a year ago.
Shell did not take a writedown on its unsuccessful Alaskan drilling programme as some analysts had expected but it was the retirement announcement which dominated talk after the results were released.
Shares rose slightly in value when the FTSE 100 opened for business.
Shell chairman Jorma Ollila praised Voser's leadership of the Anglo-Dutch company.
He said: "Peter's leadership of Shell over the last four years has been impressive, reorganising the company, delivering growth, and developing a clear forward strategy with a strong portfolio of new options.
"I have enjoyed working with Peter, in a period of great change and progress for Shell, and I wish him well for the future."
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