Yara appoints new VP Corporate Communication

(Oslo 2011-05-10) Yara International ASA has appointed  Esben Tuman as the
company's new Vice President Corporate Communication.

Esben Tuman presently has a position as VP Communication and Head of media
relations at Telenor ASA. He will take up his new position in Yara at 15 August.
Yara's present VP Communication, Asle Skredderberget, leaves the company on 1
September to take on new challenges.

Esben Tuman has had various positions in Telenor since 1998. He is Cand. Mag.
with studies in political science, German language and Public relations from
University of Oslo and BI/NMH.




Contact:
Bente Slaatten, Media Relations
Cellular: 47 91 60 62 15
E-mailbente.slaatten@yara.com

Yara International ASA is the world's leading chemical company that converts
energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for
farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral
fertilizers, we help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial
product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that prevent air
pollution. Yara's global workforce of 7300 employees represents the great
diversity and knowledge that enables Yara to remain a leading performer in the
industry.






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Unternehmen: Yara International ASA - ISIN: NO0010208051