NHY Norsk Hydro A S

Pål Kildemo has been appointed Head of Investor Relations in Norsk Hydro ASA and will, effective May 1, be responsible for Hydro's contact with investors and financial markets. He will report to Executive Vice President and CFO Eivind Kallevik.   Kildemo joined Hydro's graduate program in 2008 in Energy business area. Since then he has held positions as risk controller and trader within Energy and is currently Investor Relations Officer.   He has a Master's degree in Economics and Finance with Honours of the first degree from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.   Kildemo succeeds Rikard Lindqvist, who will leave Hydro to pursue other opportunities.   Contact: Rikard Lindqvist Cellular: +47 41751199 E-mail: Rikard.Lindqvist@hydro.com  

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