Mr. Dag J. Opedal has a long career in industrial companies like Orkla ASA, including as the CEO from 2005-2010, as well as in companies like Norgesgruppen, Threschow-Fritzøe and Ferd. He has held several board positions, including in companies like Telenor, Jotun, Carslberg, Sapa/Alcoa and REC. He currently serves on different Boards, eg as vice chair in Elkem ASA and chair in O.Kavli og Knut Kavli Trust.

Mr. Opedal is independent of the Company’s executive management, main shareholders and material business contacts.