...it is remarkable indeed that you are now the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer of Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Or perhaps it was a reward (bribe) to buy the silence of a former Shell director (and Secretary to the Committee of Group Managing Directors) who knows many dark secrets about Shell? I am of course aware of your role in preventing important information from reaching Shell shareholders. Your elevation reminds me to some extent of the new role and title given to Lord Mandelson a.k.a. The Prince of Darkness.
February 16th, 2009:
Richard Wiseman, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Royal Dutch Shell Plc makes a serious allegation
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