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Oct 18 (Reuters) - Norsk Hydro NHY.OL :
* Says executive vice-president and head of Hydro's business area bauxite & alumina, Alberto Fabrini, will leave Norsk Hydro
* The change will be effective from Oct. 18
* Norsk Hydro says Eivind Kallevik has been appointed acting EVP/head of bauxite & alumina business area
* The process to find a permanent successor has started and will be communicated in due time
* Kallevik will at the same time remain in his position as CFO
* A company spokesman says Fabrini has done an excellent job for several years and the division has had a good development
* Spokesman says Fabrini's departure was concluded after a mutual understanding between Hydro and Fabrini
* When asked whether operations or underperformance in the division is the reason for Fabrini's resignation, spokesman says: "No". Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: NHY.OL