Norske Skog (OSL:NSG) Terry Hamilton Appointed Senior Vice President South America

Norske Skog (OSL:NSG) 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

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