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Wael Sawan

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Wael Sawan — full AI read

Wael Sawan — CEO, Shell (United Kingdom) — ranks #231/635 on the Power & Influence Index (51.7). Greatest lever: Economic power (78.0, Strong). Entrenchment 62/100.

Role
CEO, Shell
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Industry & energy
Net worth / capital
Controls
Oil & gas supermajor, LNG, global energy markets, renewables transition

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Wael Sawan sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)51.7Moderate · #230/635Mid-pack. High would mean near the apex of civilizational influence; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power78.0Strong · #79/635High here — controls vast wealth and companies.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power58.0Moderate · #191/635Mid-pack. High would mean commands states, law or policy; low would mean little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power34.0Moderate · #374/635Mid-pack. High would mean shapes or controls the trajectory of AI; low would mean limited sway over AI's direction.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach40.0Developing · #453/635Low here — limited direct reach.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control74.0Moderate · #232/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls pivotal institutions and capital; low would mean limited institutional control.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure62.0Moderate · #319/635Mid-pack. High would mean power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake); low would mean power is contingent — term-limited or contestable.
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • Economic power (78.0, Strong) — controls vast wealth and companies.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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