Norsk Hydro announced that Hilde Merete Aasheim assumed her position as Hydro's new President and CEO, aiming to lift profitability and accelerate the company's drive to become a leading provider of advanced, low-carbon products and solutions. Eivind Kallevik is will take over as head of Primary Metal after Hilde Merete Aasheim, effective August 15, 2019. Einar Glomnes, former head of global joint ventures in Primary Metal, is replacing head of Rolled Products Kjetil Ebbesberg, effective immediately, while Pål Kildemo will take over as CFO after Eivind Kallevik, effective August 15, 2019.

In the interim period, Kildemo will be acting head of Primary Metal in addition to his current role as Head of Finance in Primary Metal.