Huibert Vigeveno with Benjamin Lakatos
Swiss-based energy company MET Group has announced a major leadership change. Huibert Vigeveno will step in as Group Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2026, while controlling shareholder and current CEO Benjamin Lakatos will take on the role of Executive Chairman.
The move marks a new chapter for MET Group, which has seen rapid growth in recent years. With 90% employee ownership and the remaining 10% held by Keppel Infrastructure, the company is positioning itself for stronger performance, a wider customer base, and ambitious global expansion.
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Vigeveno joins MET after a three-decade career with Shell. As a member of Shell’s Executive Committee, he most recently led Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, overseeing more than 30,000 people across global markets. Earlier in his career, he steered the integration of Shell’s USD 53 billion acquisition of BG Group as transition CEO and served as Executive Chairman of Shell in China—experience that gave him first-hand insight into Asia’s fast-growing energy market and fluency in Mandarin.
In addition to his new role at MET, Vigeveno serves as a non-executive director on the Board of KBR, a technology and engineering firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Lakatos, who will remain MET’s majority shareholder, expressed full confidence in his successor: “Huibert’s leadership, strategic vision, and operational expertise will take MET to the next level. His appointment strengthens our global position while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit that defines us.”
