Christian Rynning-Tønnesen appointed new President and CEO of
Statkraft
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - (Oslo, 12 November 2009) Christian Rynning-Tønnesen has beenappointed the new President and CEO of Statkraft. He will follow BårdMikkelsen who will step down in accordance with his contractualagreement. The new President and CEO comes from the position as CEOof Norske Skog and will take up his new position on 1 June."It was important for the board to find a new CEO with extensiveknowledge and experience from the energy industry and internationalbusiness. Rynning-Tønnesen has a proven ability to generate goodresults, and we are pleased that he will join Statkraft as our CEO,"says Chairman of the Board, Arvid Grundekjøn."I know the energy industry both as a participant and from thesideline, and I regard this position as an exceptionally interestingchallenge. The world needs more renewable energy, and at the sametime the existing industry structures must be developed and adaptedto new framework conditions," says Christian Rynning-Tønnesen.Christian Rynning-Tønnesen (50) has been the President and CEO ofNorske Skog since the summer of 2006, following his recruitment asChief Financial Officer at the beginning of 2005. Rynning-Tønnesenhas previously held senior positions in Statkraft's top managementfor 11 years, and before that he worked for McKinsey and Esso Norge.Rynning-Tønnesen earned his degree as a chartered engineer at theNorwegian University of Science and Technology.Statkraft is Europe's largest renewable energy company. The Groupdevelops and generates hydropower, wind power, gas power and districtheating, and is a major player on the European power exchanges.Statkraft also develops marine energy, osmotic power, solar power,and other innovative energy solutions. In 2008 Statkraft posted grossoperating revenues of EUR 3.1 billion. The group employs 3,200 staffin more than 20 countries.For further information, please contact:* Chairman of the Board Arvid Grundekjøn, tel.: + 47 926 17 852* Executive Vice President Ragnvald Nærø, tel.: +47 900 80 303This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 12.11.2009 - 08:00 Uhr
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