Statkraft's CEO to step down

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CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen has informed the Board of Directors (BoD) of Statkraft AS that he wishes to step down after almost 14 years of leading the company. The BoD will now initiate a process to find a new CEO. Mr. Rynning-Tønnesen will remain President and CEO until further notice.

“I would like to thank Christian for his leadership and contributions to Statkraft. Statkraft has become Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy and a leading player in the global energy markets. Statkraft has a robust platform for continued growth, both operationally and financially,” says Chair of the Board of Statkraft AS, Mrs. Thorhild Widvey, Rynning-Tønnesen assumed the role as President and CEO of Statkraft in 2010. The company has over the... ... More: Official Press Release Statkraft

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