Niels Petter Wright has decided, in full agreement with the board and with immediate effect, to step down as the CEO of Norske Skog AS. The Chair of the Board, Sven Ombudstvedt, will fill the interim CEO role until a permanent replacement is in place.

During the last few months Niels Petter Wright and the Board of Directors have experienced that they have different views on how to further develop company operations.

The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude for the service and efforts from Niels Petter Wright during his time with the company, and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.