Desert Control Announces Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Proposed Appointments of New Board Members

11 Feb 2026 07:18 CET

Sandnes, Norway, 11 February 2026 - Desert Control (OSE: DSRT), a leader in soil
and water conservation technology, today announces an extraordinary general
meeting to approve the proposed appointments of Juli Jessen and Jacob Christfort
to its Board of Directors. These
appointments would bring significant expertise in global agriculture markets,
corporate strategy, and innovation to support Desert Control's mission and
future growth. If approved, these appointments would fulfill our ambition to add
US candidates with local market insights.

Juli Jessen, CEO of the Gowan Group - a major agricultural input company with
operations in 19 countries, holds an MBA from Stanford Business School
and a dual bachelor's degree in engineering from Stanford University and
Claremont McKenna College. After working at the US Environmental Protection
Agency, she joined the Gowan Group in 1986. During her tenure, she has
progressed through roles of increased responsibility in engineering, regulatory,
sales, marketing, and general management. She has held the CEO position since
2004 while the company has quadrupled in size. She has served on the boards of
industry trade associations including CropLife America, the Executive Council of
AmCham EU, Western Crop Protection Association, Southern Crop Protection
Association, and Western Growers Association. Ms. Jessen's extensive
experience in agricultural markets and her belief in using sound science to
support technology and innovation in agriculture will be pivotal in shaping
Desert Control's corporate strategy.

Jacob Christfort, President and CEO of Ranch Systems - an agriculture-focused
IoT company he founded in 2005, holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and
both bachelor of science and masters of science degrees in computer science from
the University of Copenhagen. Early in his career, he co-founded and served as
Chief Technology Officer of Christfort Data, a Danish startup focused on
industrial PDAs and field force automation software, with primary applications
in agriculture and forestry. He became a consultant at McKinsey and then held a
series of senior technology and executive roles over nearly decade at Oracle
Corporation. In 2001, he founded Christfort Ranch, a 1,500-acre property in
California where the operational challenges of remotely and reliably managing
the ranch's water and irrigation infrastructure directly inspired much of the
early technology developed at Ranch Systems. Under his leadership, Ranch Systems
has become an established industry leader, delivering advanced wireless sensing,
data, and automation solutions for agricultural
customers globally. Mr. Christfort's proven track record in managing growth
companies will be valuable as Desert Control continues its growth journey.

Lars Eismark, Chair of Desert Control, commented, "The additions of these two
distinguished board members would add critical expertise that would drive our
growth and enhance long-term shareholder value. Juli and Jacob's combined
experience in global agriculture markets, corporate strategy,
and innovation would be instrumental in unlocking Desert Control's
future potential."


For more information, please contact:

David Borah
Chief Financial Officer

david.borah@desertcontrol.com

About Desert Control

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve
water, and promote ecosystem resilience. Our proprietary Liquid Natural Clay
(LNC) allows sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving
soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert
Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability,
profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In
collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources,
enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future.

Cautionary Note

This release contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the
business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results
of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert
Control operates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not
historical facts and may be identified by words such as "aims," "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "expects," "foresees," "intends," "plans," "predicts,"
"projects," "targets," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections, reflect current
views concerning future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions, and may be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of any future performance, and risks,
uncertainties, and other important factors could cause the actual business,
performance, results, or the industry and markets in which Desert
Control operates to differ materially from the statements expressed or implied
in this release by such forward-looking statements. No representation is made
that any of these forward-looking statements or forecasts will come to pass or
that any forecasted performance, capacities, or results will be achieved, and
you are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements.

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