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John Abbott Appointed Downstream Director

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

September 12, 2013

Royal Dutch Shell plc announced the appointment of John Abbott as Downstream Director with effect from October 1, 2013.

In his new role, Mr. Abbott will become a member of the company’s Executive Committee and will take over from Ben van Beurden who, as previously announced, becomes Chief Executive Officer with effect from January 1, 2014.

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