Dag J. Opedal will step down as President and CEO of Orkla during 2010
Dag J. Opedal has notified the Board of Directors of Orkla ASA that he would like to step down as president and CEO during the current year. In agreement with the Board of Directors, Mr Opedal will continue in his position until his successor is in place. The Board will start the process of hiring a new CEO. Mr Opedal will continue to chair the Board of REC ASA after leaving Orkla. He will also continue to attend to Orkla's interests on Jotun AS' Board. "After nearly six years as president and CEO and nine years as a member of Orkla's Group Executive Board, I feel it is time to pass on