LONDON, June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14R, Royal Dutch Shell plc (the "Company") (NYSE: RDS.A; NYSE: RDS.B) confirms that Josef Ackermann, a Non-executive Director of the Company, stepped down as Chairman of the Management Board and the Group Executive Committee of Deutsche Bank AG with effect from the close of business of its Annual General Meeting held on May 31, 2012.

Mark Edwards Deputy Company Secretary Royal Dutch Shell plc Tel: +44(0)20-7934-2817

SOURCE Royal Dutch Shell plc