Royal Dutch Shell was among the first players to implement diversity and inclusion policies in the 1990s, first in the United States and then around the world. In May 2009, Peter Voser, chief financial officer and soon-to-be CEO, wants to establish a business, number of employees and the company at the cost to adapt to changing economic conditions, after one of the worst economic downturns in decades. His all male Executive Committee raised eyebrows because it is a step back from his predecessor, and he has to decide whether to continue to support the company focus on global diversity and inclusion while it restructures its business and reduce its administrative staff. "Hide
by Sandra J. Sucher Elena Corsi Source: Harvard Business School 34 pages. Publication Date: Mar 09, 2010. Prod. #: 610056-PDF-ENG
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