Equinor ASA appoints Jarle Roth as new chair of board
Equinor ASA's corporate assembly elected Jarle Roth as the new chair of the board of directors on 8 June 2026, effective 1 July 2026. Anne Drinkwater was re-elected as deputy chair, and five other members were re-elected. Outgoing chair Jon Erik Reinhardsen will resign, and the new board will serve until the ordinary election in June 2027.
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Equinor ASA has appointed Jarle Roth as the new chair of its board of directors, effective 1 July 2026, succeeding outgoing chair Jon Erik Reinhardsen. The corporate assembly of Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) confirmed the election on 8 June 2026, marking a leadership transition for the energy company. The change impacts the governance structure as the company moves toward its next ordinary board election in June 2027.
The corporate assembly re-elected Anne Drinkwater to the role of deputy chair. Additionally, five incumbent members—Finn Bjørn Ruyter, Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Mikael Karlsson, Fernanda Lopes Larsen, and Dawn Summers—were re-elected to the board of directors. The outgoing chair, Jon Erik Reinhardsen, will resign from his position on the board.
The shareholder representatives elected to the board will serve with effect from 1 July 2026. Their tenure will extend until the ordinary election to the board of directors scheduled for June 2027. This timeline aligns with the company's standard governance cycle.
Board Composition
The following table outlines the changes and confirmations in the board composition:
| Position | Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jarle Roth | Newly elected |
| Deputy Chair | Anne Drinkwater | Re-elected |
| Member | Finn Bjørn Ruyter | Re-elected |
| Member | Haakon Bruun-Hanssen | Re-elected |
| Member | Mikael Karlsson | Re-elected |
| Member | Fernanda Lopes Larsen | Re-elected |
| Member | Dawn Summers | Re-elected |
| Chair (Outgoing) | Jon Erik Reinhardsen | Resigning |
The election was conducted in accordance with the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Enquiries regarding the election have been directed through the Equinor Corporate Press Office.
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