John Thuestad

EVP, Bauxite & Alumina at Norsk Hydro

John Thuestad is the EVP of Bauxite & Alumina at Norsk Hydro. John has extensive experience in the metals and mining industry, having served as CEO of Elkem AS and Elkem Aluminium. John has also held leadership positions at Alcoa and Sapa.

Thuestad has a proven track record of successful leadership during challenging times. John steered Elkem through a difficult period following the 9/11 attacks and led Alcoa through the global financial crisis. John's experience will be invaluable as Norsk Hydro navigates the current challenging market conditions.

John Thuestad has a Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). John also has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business.

John Thuestad reports to Hilde Merete Aasheim, President & CEO. They are on a team with Eivind Kallevik - Executive Vice President, Einar Glomnes - EVP, Rolled Products, and Egil Hogna - EVP, Extruded Solutions.

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