In addition to his present responsibilities, Terry Hamilton is taking
over the responsibility as senior vice president South America after
senior vice president Vidar Lerstad. Lerstad will retire from 1
January 2009.

- Vidar Lerstad has been with Norske Skog since 1989. He has held
several key management positions in Norske Skog and has played a
significant role in the development and globalisation of the group. I
am grateful for his contribution to Norske Skog, says CEO Christian
Rynning-Tønnesen.

Terry Hamilton will maintain his responsibilities as senior vice
president for Australasia and Asia.

The organisational changes will be effective from 1 January 2009.

Following this appointment, the corporate management of Norske Skog
consists of:

  * Christian Rynning-Tønnesen, CEO and president
  * Audun Røneid, chief financial officer
  * Kristin Slyngstad Klitzing, senior vice president HR and
    organisation
  * Rune Gjessing, senior vice president strategy
  * Jan Clasen, senior vice president Europe
  * Terry Hamilton, senior vice president Australasia, Asia and South
    America


Oxenøen, 5 December 2008

Norske Skog
Corporate affairs


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