Equinor (EQNR) nomination panel proposes Jarle Roth as new board chair

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinor ASA has received a recommendation from its nomination committee to elect Jarle Roth as the new chair of the board of directors, replacing Jon Erik Reinhardsen, who wishes to resign after serving as chair since 2017. The committee also recommends re-electing Anne Drinkwater as deputy chair and several current members, including Finn Bjørn Ruyter, Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Mikael Karlsson, Fernanda Lopes Larsen and Dawn Summers. Roth has been a board member since 1 December 2025 and brings extensive CEO, board, and international experience across Norwegian industry, energy-related businesses and finance. The corporate assembly is scheduled to vote on the board election on 8 June 2026, with the proposed changes taking effect from 1 July 2026 until the next ordinary board election in June 2027.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Equinor prepares for an orderly transition to a new board chair.

The filing outlines a planned leadership change at the top of Equinor ASA's board. The nomination committee proposes long-time executive and current director Jarle Roth as chair, succeeding Jon Erik Reinhardsen, who intends to step down after chairing since 2017.

Roth’s profile emphasizes CEO experience across Norwegian companies, industrial investments, energy transition efforts and global shipping services, plus prior roles within Equinor’s own governance bodies. This suggests continuity in oversight, particularly in strategy, M&A and sustainability, rather than a sharp change in direction based on the information provided.

The corporate assembly is expected to vote on 8 June 2026, with the proposed changes effective from 1 July 2026 through the ordinary board election in June 2027. Subsequent company communications may clarify how Roth’s background influences board priorities, but this filing itself remains primarily administrative.

Key Figures

Corporate assembly meeting date: 8 June 2026 Effective date of new chair term: 1 July 2026 End of proposed term: June 2027 +2 more

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Corporate assembly meeting date 8 June 2026 Date scheduled for board election

Effective date of new chair term 1 July 2026 Proposed start of new chair’s mandate

End of proposed term June 2027 Runs until ordinary board election

Chair tenure start for Reinhardsen 2017 Has been chair of the board since 2017

Roth board membership start 1 December 2025 Roth has been a member of the board since this date

Key Terms

nomination committee, corporate assembly, board of directors, independent advisor, +1 more

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nomination committee financial

"The nomination committee of Equinor ASA (, ) recommends that the company's corporate assembly elects Jarle Roth"

A nomination committee is a small group of board members that screens, selects and recommends people to serve on a company’s board of directors and oversees succession planning for top executives. Think of it as a hiring panel for the board that checks skills, independence and fit so the leadership mix supports the company’s goals. Investors care because the committee shapes who sets strategy, manages risk and protects shareholder interests.

corporate assembly financial

"recommends that the company's corporate assembly elects Jarle Roth as new chair of the board of directors"

board of directors financial

"recommends that the company's corporate assembly elects Jarle Roth as new chair of the board of directors of Equinor ASA"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

independent advisor financial

"Jarle Roth is an independent advisor. Roth has held CEO roles in multiple Norwegian companies"

Norwegian Securities Trading Act regulatory

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

The Norwegian Securities Trading Act is the national law that sets the rules for buying, selling and offering financial instruments in Norway, including requirements for fair disclosure, market conduct and investor protection. For investors it matters because it helps ensure companies and intermediaries provide accurate information and prevents abusive trading, much like traffic laws make driving safer and predictable so people can trust the market and make informed decisions.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 2026

Commission File Number: 1-15200

Equinor ASA
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

FORUSBEEN 50, N-4035, STAVANGER, NORWAY
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

On June 1, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated June 1, 2026

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Equinor ASA
		(Registrant)
Date: June 1, 2026		/s/ TORGRIM REITAN
		Torgrim Reitan
		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1

Recommendation from the nomination committee of Equinor ASA

The nomination committee of Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) recommends that the company's corporate assembly elects Jarle Roth as new chair of the board of directors of Equinor ASA.

Furthermore, the nomination committee recommends re-election of Anne Drinkwater as deputy chair, in addition to Finn Bjørn Ruyter, Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Mikael Karlsson, Fernanda Lopes Larsen and Dawn Summers as members of the board of directors of Equinor ASA. Jon Erik Reinhardsen, who has been the chair of the board since 2017, would like to resign from the board of directors.

Jarle Roth has been a member of the board since1 December 2025.

Jarle Roth is an independent advisor. Roth has held CEO roles in multiple Norwegian companies, including at Eksportkreditt Norge AS, Arendals Fossekompani ASA, Umoe Group, Schat-Harding and Unitor ASA. His career spans across industrial investment management, change management, energy transition initiatives, financing of Norwegian export industries and global shipping services. He has extensive experience from major listed companies. His boardroom experience includes governance, risk management, strategy, M&A, and sustainability. Internationally, Roth has led and integrated businesses with activities within Europe, Americas and Asia.

Roth has previously served as chair of the nomination committee and corporate assembly of Equinor ASA.

Roth has a MSc of Finance and Business Administration (“siviløkonom”) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).

The election to the board of directors of Equinor ASA will be held in the company's corporate assembly meeting Monday 8 June 2026. It is proposed that the election enters into effect from 1 July 2026 and until the ordinary election of members to the board of directors in June 2027.

Contacts:

• Nils Morten Huseby, chair of the nomination committee
• All enquiries to be directed through Equinor Corporate Press Office, Sissel Rinde, +47 412 60 584.

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

FAQ

What board changes does Equinor (EQNR) contemplate in this 6-K?

Equinor’s nomination committee recommends electing Jarle Roth as new chair of the board of directors and re-electing Anne Drinkwater as deputy chair, along with several existing board members, subject to a corporate assembly vote scheduled in June 2026.

Who is proposed as the new chair of Equinor (EQNR) and what is his background?

The committee proposes Jarle Roth as new chair. He has been a board member since December 2025 and previously served as CEO of several Norwegian companies, with experience in industrial investments, energy transition initiatives, export financing, global shipping services and extensive board-level governance roles.

When will Equinor’s (EQNR) corporate assembly vote on the new board chair?

The election to Equinor’s board of directors is scheduled to be held in the corporate assembly meeting on Monday, 8 June 2026. If approved, the recommended board changes would take effect from 1 July 2026 until the next ordinary board election in June 2027.

Which Equinor (EQNR) board members are recommended for re-election?

The nomination committee recommends re-electing deputy chair Anne Drinkwater and board members Finn Bjørn Ruyter, Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Mikael Karlsson, Fernanda Lopes Larsen and Dawn Summers, providing continuity on the board alongside the proposed change in the chair position.

Why is Equinor’s current chair Jon Erik Reinhardsen leaving the board?

The filing states that Jon Erik Reinhardsen, who has been chair of Equinor’s board since 2017, would like to resign from the board of directors. It does not provide additional reasons, focusing instead on the succession recommendation from the nomination committee.

When would Jarle Roth’s term as Equinor (EQNR) chair end if elected?

If the corporate assembly elects him as proposed, Jarle Roth’s term as chair would begin on 1 July 2026 and run until the ordinary election of board members scheduled for June 2027, aligning his mandate with the company’s normal board election cycle.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

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