Orkla ASA announced that Jaan Ivar Semlitsch is appointed as new Orkla President and CEO. He has prior experience from Elkjøp, Dixon Carphone, Rema Industrier, Plantasjen and Statoil Retail. Jaan Ivar Semlitsch joins Orkla from Dixons Carphone Plc, where he has been CEO of Elkjop Nordic for more than six years.

For the past year, hehas also been in charge and CEO of Dixons Carphone's International operations. Jaan Ivar Semlitsch will take up his new position by 1 December at the latest. Following the departure of former President and CEO Peter A. Ruzicka on 7 May, Terje Andersen was appointed acting President and CEO, and will remain in the position until Semlitsch joins the group.