Hans Olav Raen is appointed CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia, effective 1st May 2024. Mr. Raen, formerly business director overseeing OCI’s fertiliser business in Europe, brings over 25 years of expertise in the fertiliser industry to his new role. His extensive experience includes twelve years at Norsk Hydro and Yara International, where he held various commercial and managerial positions across Europe and Africa from 1997 to 2009.
Hans Olav Raen holds a master’s degree from the College of Europe and a degree in digital leadership fromYara Clean Ammonia ESSEC Business School in Paris.
Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand, EVP corporate development at Yara International, expressed confidence in Mr. Raen’s appointment as the head of Yara Clean Ammonia. Ankarstrand believes that Mr. Raen, alongside the dedicated YCA team, will propel the company forward, leading it to new heights in the rapidly expanding clean ammonia sector. Ankarstrand will continue to serve as chairman of the Yara Clean Ammonia Board.
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