Yara appoints new Head of Communications to the Executive Management Team

2009-07-02 08:08:02 -

London, July , 02, 2009

Oslo (2009-07-02): Bente G. H. Slaatten will become Yara

International's new Head of Communications, replacing Arne Cartridge,

who leaves on October 1, 2009.





Arne Cartridge has decided to leave Yara to pursue a personal

ambition to develop an international network of consultants within

communications and public affairs. Cartridge has been responsible for

the development of communications and branding at Yara since its IPO

more than five years ago.



Bente G. H. Slaatten will replace Arne Cartridge on the Executive

Management Team as of October 1. She will be responsible for all

communications, including the areas of public affairs and branding.

Slaatten joined Yara in 2007 as Vice President of Communications.

She has broad organizational, communications and management

experience. To allow for continuity, Arne Cartridge will support

Yara's Africa initiative as a consultant.





Contact:



Anders Lerstad, Investor Relations

Telephone: +47 24 25 72 95

Cellular: +47 91 33 98 32

E-mail: anders.lerstad@yara.com



Asle Skredderberget, Communications

Mobile: +47 41 44 36 10

E-mail: asle.skredderberget@yara.com





Yara International ASA is the world's leading chemical company that

converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into

essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the

number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers, we help provide

food for a growing world population. Our industrial product portfolio

includes environmental protection agents that prevent air pollution.

Yara's global workforce of 8000 employees represents the great

diversity and knowledge that enables Yara to remain a leading

performer in the industry.

www.yara.com





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