Kristin Slyngstad Klitzing (42) is appointed senior vice president HR (Human Resources) and organisation in Norske Skog.

 

Klitzing comes from a position as senior advisor in the international HR consulting company Mercuri Urval. She has previously held several positions in GE Healthcare (formally Nycomed Imaging, Amersham Health) in Norway and Germany. Klitzing has a bachelor's degree in sociology, organisation and leadership from the University of Oslo, studies in economics from Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration as well as being an educated nurse.

 

"I am pleased that Kristin Slyngstad Klitzing has accepted the position as senior vice president HR and organisation in Norske Skog. The company is going through a demanding reorganisation phase and Klitzing will play a central roll in this process. I am convinced that she has the background, skills and personal qualities required, says CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen."

 

Kristin Slyngstad Klitzing is due to join Norske Skog at a time to be agreed later.

 

Oxenøen 2 October, 2006

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