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Speak last, lean on your team, and one CEO's other top lessons learned: Norsk Hydro

Apr 26, 2024
CEO of Norsk Hydro, Hilde Merete Aasheim, shares insights on driving a green energy transition with low-carbon aluminum. She discusses the importance of partnerships, diverse leadership experiences, and the significance of upskilling in the aluminum industry amidst climate change and geopolitical challenges.
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  • Norsk Hydro pioneers low-carbon aluminum for green energy transition.
  • CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim advocates diverse experiences for leadership development and team engagement.

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Norwegian Company's Historical Impact and Evolution

Norwegian company Norzk Idro originated in response to the 19th-century crisis of food production struggling to support a growing population, leading engineers and scientists developed industrial nitrogen fertilizer. This innovation helped combat global starvation, paving the way for Norzk Idro's evolution into an aluminum and energy company. Today, the company focuses on producing low and zero-carbon aluminum crucial for electric vehicles, energy-efficient homes, comprising 2% of global emissions.

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