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Dag Teigland appointed chief executive officer of Elkem as Helge Aasen transitions to chairman of the board
Dag Teigland appointed chief executive officer of Elkem as Helge Aasen transitions to chairman of the
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Oslo, 2 July 2026Elkem ASA announces that Dag Teigland has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) by the board of directors, effective 3 August 2026. Helge Aasen, who has served as CEO of Elkem since 2009, will step down from his role and assume the position of chairman of the board.Dag Teigland brings over two decades of industrial and investment experience to Elkem. Among current engagements, he serves as executive chairman of the board of Tekna Holding ASA, a world-leading provider of advanced, high-performance metal powders for industrial applications. Over the course of his career, Teigland has held senior executive roles across industry and investment, including as chief executive officer of Tinfos AS and Holta Invest AS, where he developed and led an active industrial investment platform. Teigland also has prior experience from Elkem, where he held several leadership roles between 1998 and 2002, lastly as managing director of business area chrome. "The Board is pleased to appoint Dag Teigland as CEO of Elkem. He brings deep industrial expertise and a proven track record of driving development and transformation. With his background spanning both international industrial operations and investment environments, Dag is well suited to lead Elkem into its next phase of growth and development," said Marianne E. Johnsen, interim chair of the board of Elkem. "At the same time, the Board would like to thank Helge Aasen for his strong leadership and significant contribution to Elkem over many years," Johnsen added. "During his tenure, Elkem has strengthened its strategic position, expanded its global footprint and developed world-leading positions in silicon, ferrosilicon, foundry alloys and carbon solutions. Helge has also led Elkem through major portfolio and financing measures, including the divestment of the Silicones division. We are very pleased that he will continue to contribute to the company's development as chairperson of the board." "It is a great honour to return to Elkem and take on the role of chief executive officer," said Dag Teigland. "Elkem is a company with a strong industrial heritage and a leading position within its respective segments. I look forward to working with the Board, the Elkem leadership team and colleagues worldwide to build on this foundation, accelerate sustainable growth, advance safety and innovation, and ensure t...