Swiss-Based MET Group Appoints Huibert Vigeveno As New Group CEO Effective January 1, 2026; Benjamin Lakatos Transitions To Executive Chairman Role

Swiss-based MET Group, a key player in the European energy sector, has announced the appointment of Huibert Vigeveno as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), effective January 1, 2026. Benjamin Lakatos, the company’s controlling shareholder and current GCEO, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, where he will continue to play an active role in shaping the company’s long-term vision and growth strategy.

The leadership transition comes at a time when MET Group is experiencing significant growth and is preparing for the next phase of expansion. By bringing in an experienced global energy leader, the company aims to strengthen its business performance, broaden its customer base, and accelerate its international growth plans.

Huibert Vigeveno brings with him over three decades of leadership experience at Shell, where he most recently served as a member of the global Executive Committee and Director of Downstream, Renewables, and Energy Solutions. In this role, he managed a diverse set of businesses across multiple geographies and led a workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Chairman of Shell in China and played a critical role in integrating Shell’s USD 53 billion acquisition of BG Group, where he also acted as transition CEO. More recently, Huibert joined the Board of KBR, a global technology and engineering solutions company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as a non-executive director.

Benjamin Lakatos, who has led MET Group as GCEO while maintaining majority ownership, will now assume the role of Executive Chairman. In this capacity, he will focus on guiding the group’s long-term strategy and vision, ensuring continuity as the company moves into a new era of leadership under Huibert’s direction.

Benjamin Lakatos, stated, “Huibert’s exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and operational expertise will drive MET’s future aspirations to new heights. I am confident that his appointment will enhance MET’s global position while staying true to our roots as an independent, entrepreneurial company.”

This leadership shift reflects MET Group’s strong foundation and ambition to scale further in the European energy market. With Huibert’s extensive global expertise and Benjamin’s continued strategic involvement, MET Group is positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory, expand its customer reach, and reinforce its status as a dynamic player in Europe’s evolving energy landscape.