Norske Skog: recommendations of the election- and remuneration committee
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Norske Skog's election- and remuneration committee recommends Ingelise Arntsen
as a new member of the board of directors. Dag J. Opedal is recommended as new
chair of the election- and remuneration committee, and Olav Veum is recommended
as a new member of the election- and remuneration committee.
- The proposals of the committee regarding the new board member and new members
of the election- and remuneration committee are unanimous. Ingelise Arntsen has
extensive experience from industry and the energy industry, both through
operational management and a number of directorships, says chair of the
committee, Tom Ruud.
Board of directors
The committee proposes the re-election of Eivind Reiten as chair of the board.
The committee also proposes the re-election of the remaining directors Eilif
Due, Finn Johnsson, Siri Beate Hatlen, Jon-Aksel Torgersen and Karen Kvalevåg.
In line with last year, no deputy chair is proposed.
Ingelise Arntsen (46) has extensive board and management experience from
Norwegian and international activities in the industrial and energy sectors. She
is currently CEO of Sway Turbine AS and a board member of Multi Consult AS, EAM
Solar ASA and Grieg Seafood ASA. She has previous experience from companies
including Kvaerner and Statkraft. She has a Bachelor of Science in Economics
from the Copenhagen Business School.
In addition to the seven shareholder-elected board members, three board members
will be elected by and among the employees of the company.
Election- and remuneration committee
Dag J. Opedal is proposed as new chair, replacing Tom Ruud. Olav Veum is
proposed as a new member, replacing Ole H. Bakke. It is proposed that Helge
Leiro Baastad and Kirsten Idebøen are re-elected as members of the election- and
remuneration committee.
Dag J. Opedal is a graduated economist and has a Master of Business
Administration (MBA) from INSEAD. He has previously held the position of CEO in
Orkla ASA. He is Chairman of Vizrt Ltd. and Meltwater B.V. and a board member of
Telenor ASA, Nammo AS and Norwegian Church Aid.
Olav Veum is a forest owner and has previously held positions including that of
general manager in the Western Telemark Business Forum and business manager in
Fyresdal municipality. He is currently chair of the Norwegian Forest Owners'
Association, AT Skog SA and a board member of the Norwegian Agricultural
Cooperative.
Overview
If the proposals of the election- and remuneration committee are adopted, the
governing bodies in Norske Skog will have the following shareholder-elected
composition following the annual general meeting:
+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Board of directors | Election committee |
| | |
| | |
| Eivind Reiten (chair) | Dag J. Opedal (chair) |
| Ingelise Arntsen | Helge Leiro Baastad |
| Eilif Due | Kirsten Idebøen |
| Siri Beate Hatlen | Olav Veum |
| Finn Johnsson | |
| Karen Kvalevåg | |
| Jon-Aksel Torgersen | |
| | |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+
Oxenøen, 8 February 2013
Norske Skog
Corporate communication
For further information:
Carsten Dybevig
Vice president corporate communication
Mobil: +47 917 63 117
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