Yara resumes search for new CEO
26.09.2014 | Globenewswire Europe
Oslo, 26 September 2014: Svein Richard Brandtzæg has notified the Board of YaraInternational ASA that he will not assume the position as CEO of the company.
"The Board regrets Brandtzæg's decision, but must accept the situation," says
Leif Teksum, Chairman of the Yara Board of Directors.
"Jørgen Ole Haslestad continues as CEO until further notice. Yara's Board will
now re-start the process of identifying Haslestad's succesor as CEO," says
Teksum.
Contact
Thor Giæver, Investor Relations
Cellular (+47) 48 07 53 56
E-mail thor.giaver@yara.com
Esben Tuman, Corporate Communications
Cellular (+47) 90 50 84 00
E-mail esben.tuman@yara.com
Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment. Our
fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required for the
growing world population. Our industrial products and solutions reduce
emissions, improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations.
Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara has a worldwide presence with sales to 150
countries. Safety is always our top priority.
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