Koniordos Appointed CEO of Yara
as Dr. Thomas Koniordos was introduced as the company’s new CEO. Koniordos, who up until September 18, served as Yara’s Head of Environmental Solutions, and also as Chairman of the Yara Marine Board, will succeed Peter Strandberg, the company's founder. Before joining Yara International in 2015 as head of the Environmental Business Line, Koniordos served for 14 years in various management functions and geographies in Danfoss. Prior to this, he also worked as Management Consultant for 5 years.Strandberg will continue to be part of the YMT Management Team as Chief Technical
Holsether to Takeover as Yara's CEO
Reference is made to the announcement on 30 March 2015 appointing Svein Tore Holsether as new President and Chief Executive Officer of Yara International ASA. Holsether will join Yara on 9 September 2015, succeeding acting CEO Torgeir Kvidal who on the same date will resume his previous position as Chief Financial Officer.
Holsether Appointed Yara CEO
The Board of Directors of Yara International ASA has appointed Mr. Svein Tore Holsether as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed acting CEO Torgeir Kvidal within October 2015. Holsether currently serves as President and CEO of Sapa Group, a position he has held since 2011. Prior to this, he has held a number of management positions in Elkem, Orkla and Sapa. Holsether was born in Norway in 1972 and holds a BSc in Finance from the University of Utah. Torgeir Kvidal, who has served as acting CEO since October 2014 will resume his previous position as Chief Financial
Yara Searching for New CEO
Svein Richard Brandtzæg has notified the Board of Yara International ASA that he will not assume the position as CEO of the company. "The Board regrets Brandtzæg's decision, but must accept the situation," said 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." yara.com
Yara Names Brandtzæg New CEO
The board of directors of Yara International today announced the appointment of Svein Richard Brandtzæg as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Jørgen Ole Haslestad by February 2015. Brandtzæg currently serves as President and CEO of Norsk Hydro ASA, a position he has held since 2009. Prior to this, he has held a number of management positions in Norsk Hydro. Born in Norway in 1957, Brandtzæg graduated from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds an economics degree from the Norwegian School of Management and a
