The only stumbling block for the World Tour Finals came with the injury withdrawals of England's Nick Matthew and Ramy Ashour, both former recent world No 1's and currently behind James Willstrop at the top of the rankings.
With so many events at the back end of the calendar year, Kermode warned the men's tour body that an evenly spread calendar would see fewer injuries.
"All sports face the same issue," he added. "They have to get to grips with it, especially as modern sport sees far more physical action."
In Sunday's thrilling conclusion, Gaultier, twice a winner of the tour finals in 2008 and 2009, had only himself to blame for falling short of a third success after several tête-à-têtes with the referee, which cost him crucial points.
Shabana, meanwhile, kept his cool and admitted afterwards that he had come close to quitting the sport last year. "I thought it was time to watch the players' play," said the 32 year-old, who beat favourite James Willstrop en route to the final.
Meanwhile, Malysia's Nicol David, world No 1 for the past five years, beat Ireland's Madeline Perry 3-0 in the women's final.