About Hydro Company history 2018 - present 2019: New CEO 2019: New CEO On May 8, Hilde Merete Aasheim became the new CEO and first female CEO in company history, after Svein Richard Brandtzæg stepped down after 10 years in the role. “I am honored, and I very much look forward to leading Hydro into the next chapter, together with 35,000 competent and engaged colleagues around the world,” Aasheim said. Hilde Merete Aasheim became President & CEO on May 8, 2019 – the 12th President & CEO since Hydro was founded in 1905. Aasheim joined Hydro in October 2005 as Executive Vice President for Leadership and Culture (human resources, health, environment, safety and corporate social responsibility), and later served as Executive Vice President for the Aluminium Metal business area. Updated: June 14, 2021 Hydro history in brief Let us show you the highlights of our history, in a compelling visual scrollstory. 2021: Sale of rolling business 2020: New strategy toward 2025 2019: New CEO 2019: Cyber-attack on Hydro 2018: Extreme rainfall in Brazil About Hydro Key facts Hydro worldwide The Hydro Way Brand center Corporate governance Modern Slavery Transparency statement Website cookies Contact Contact Media contacts Investor Relations Contacts Customer service portal Follow us Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Flickr YouTube Shapes Suppliers Privacy policy Terms & conditions Accessibility Sitemap © 2021 Norsk Hydro ASA