John Thuestad

John Thuestad (born 1960) is Executive Vice President Bauxite & Alumina at Norsk Hydro ASA.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Thuestad led Hydro Extruded Solutions, Europe (2017–2018). His previous experiences at Hydro/Sapa include EVP Sapa Extrusions Europe (2013–2017) and leading the Sapa Profiles with production plants in Europe, North America, and China (2012–2013). Other previous positions include EVP Group President Primary Metals at Alcoa Global Primary Products (2007–2012), CEO of Elkem AS (2005–2007), and Elkem Aluminium AS (2000–2007). Prior to that, Mr. Thuestad was Managing Director of Norzink AS and Fundo AS. He has served as board member/Chairman of Tyssefaldene AS (1997–2000), board member of Borregaard AS (2005–2007), Statkraft/Groener AS (2000–2003), and as Officer of Alcoa Inc (2010–2011).

Mr. Thuestad is a Member of the Executive Committee of International Aluminium Institute (IAI).

He holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering; and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA.

He is independent of Yara’s board and executive management.

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