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Hexagon Purus CEO Morten Holum to step down, interim role goes to Salman Alam

Hexagon Purus named Salman Alam interim CEO effective 1 November 2026, and he will also keep his role as chief financial officer.

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what happened

According to Reuters, Norway-listed Hexagon Purus ASA said Morten Holum has decided to leave his post as chief executive. The board has appointed Salman Alam as interim CEO, with the change taking effect on 1 November 2026.

Alam will also continue as the company's chief financial officer.

why it matters

A leadership change at a smaller clean-energy company usually affects its shares on a stock-specific basis and rarely shifts the wider market. Investors will likely watch whether the board names a permanent chief executive.

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  1. Hexagon Purus Announces That Morten Holum Has Decided To Step Down As CEO — Reuters, 21 October 2026 at 19:03 UTC

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