MET Group Names Former Shell Executive Huibert Vigeveno as New Group CEO

SINGAPORE, September 9, 2025 – Swiss-based integrated energy company MET Group has announced the appointment of Huibert Vigeveno as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), effective January 1, 2026.

The leadership change marks a significant milestone for MET Group, which is majority employee-owned (90%) with Singapore-listed Keppel Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, holding the remaining 10%. Current GCEO and controlling shareholder Benjamin Lakatos will transition into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, continuing to shape the company’s long-term strategy and growth.

Vigeveno joins MET Group after a distinguished 30-year career with Shell, where he held multiple senior leadership roles. Most recently, he served on Shell’s global Executive Committee as Director of Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, overseeing customer-focused businesses across diverse geographies and leading an organisation of more than 30,000 people.

He also played a pivotal role as Executive Chairman of Shell in China, gaining first-hand experience in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets and becoming conversational in Mandarin. Earlier, he successfully managed the integration of Shell’s USD 53 billion acquisition of BG Group, later serving as transition CEO for the combined entity.

Beyond Shell, Vigeveno currently serves as a non-executive director on the Board of KBR, a global technology and engineering solutions company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Lakatos, who founded and has led MET Group through a period of rapid expansion, will remain deeply involved as Executive Chairman, maintaining his majority shareholding and focusing on strategic direction.

“Huibert’s exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and operational expertise will drive MET’s future aspirations to new heights,” said Benjamin Lakatos. “I am confident that his appointment will enhance MET’s global position while staying true to our roots as an independent, entrepreneurial company.”

Strengthening Global Position

MET Group highlighted that the leadership transition comes at a time of “tremendous growth,” with the company seeking to broaden its customer base, boost business performance, and accelerate international expansion.

With Vigeveno at the helm and Lakatos continuing as Executive Chairman, the group expects to combine continuity of vision with new global expertise, positioning itself more strongly in Europe and Asia’s evolving energy landscape.