Yara appoints new Head of Upstream segment
31.10.2012 | Globenewswire Europe
Oslo (2012-10-31): Gerd Löbbert is appointed head of Yara Upstream, effective 1December 2012.
Dr. Löbbert, a German national with a PhD in Chemistry, brings extensive
experience from leading positions at BASF and Borealis.
"It is a great pleasure to welcome Gerd Löbbert to Yara as the new Head of the
Upstream segment. I also take the opportunity to thank Jan Duerloo for his
excellent contribution during recent months as Head of Upstream", says Jørgen
Ole Haslestad, CEO and President of Yara International ASA.
Gerd Löbbert will be member of Yara's Executive Management Team and report to
Jørgen Ole Haslestad. Jan Duerloo will assume the role of Head of Production
working closely with Dr. Löbbert.
The Upstream segment manages Yara's global production of ammonia, finished
fertilizer and industrial products, which are marketed by the Yara Downstream
and Yara Industrial segments.
Contact
Thor Giæver, Investor Relations
Telephone (+47) 24 15 72 95
Cellular (+47) 48 07 53 56
E-mail thor.giaver@yara.com
Esben Tuman, Media Relations
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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