Equinor ASA: Change in the board of directors

Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) announced that board member Finn Bjørn Ruyter has decided to step down from the Board of Directors to focus on his role as CEO of Hafslund and other board duties.

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Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) announced that board member Finn Bjørn Ruyter has decided to step down from the Board of Directors to focus on his role as CEO of Hafslund and other board duties. The change will take effect on 1 September 2026.

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Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) announces that Finn Bjørn Ruyter has decided to leave his position on the Board of Directors and prioritize his responsibilities as CEO of Hafslund and other board positions. The change takes effect 1 September 2026.

Contact:

• Nils Morten Huseby, chair of the nomination committee
• Enquiries through Equinor Corporate Press Office,
  Sissel Rinde,+47 412 60 584

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

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What board change did Equinor (EQNR) announce on 27 August 2026?

Equinor announced that board member Finn Bjørn Ruyter will leave the Board of Directors. According to Equinor, he is stepping down to prioritize his responsibilities as CEO of Hafslund and other board positions, with the change effective 1 September 2026.

When does Finn Bjørn Ruyter leave the Equinor (EQNR) board of directors?

Finn Bjørn Ruyter’s departure from Equinor’s Board of Directors takes effect on 1 September 2026. According to Equinor, he is stepping down to focus on his CEO role at Hafslund and other board commitments from that date.

Why is Finn Bjørn Ruyter resigning from the Equinor (EQNR) board?

Finn Bjørn Ruyter is leaving Equinor’s board to prioritize his CEO responsibilities at Hafslund and other board roles. According to Equinor, this is a voluntary decision aimed at focusing his time and commitments on those executive and board duties.

Who is the contact for questions about the Equinor (EQNR) board change?

For questions about the board change, Equinor lists Nils Morten Huseby, chair of the nomination committee, and its Corporate Press Office. According to Equinor, enquiries can be directed through the press office contact, Sissel Rinde, at phone number +47 412 60 584.

Does Equinor (EQNR) mention a replacement for Finn Bjørn Ruyter on the board?

Equinor does not name a replacement for Finn Bjørn Ruyter in this announcement. According to Equinor, the release only states that he has decided to leave the Board of Directors, effective 1 September 2026, to prioritize other professional responsibilities.