Haanpaa Group

To be able to respond to the changes in the business environment Haanpaa Group has decided to strengthen development of new businesses and search for new cooperation models with customers.

Mr. Jari-Matti Mehto, M.Sc. (Eng.) will move from a position of CFO, Haanpaa Group to be responsible for the development of new businesses and partnerships with a title of Director, New Business Development and Partnerships. The goal is to grow Haanpaa Group businesses and to expand it to new business sectors and areas. His responsibilities will continue to include IT&S function.

Jari-Matti has a work history and vast experience in developing businesses and customer relationships in many industries. He will bring new ideas to development and create mutual benefits both for us and our customers. Jari-Matti will take over new tasks as of April 1, 2009 and will continue as a member of Haanpaa Group management team.

At the same time the responsibilities of the CFO will be combined with the responsibilities of the CEO.

In Vantaa on March 20, 2009

Vesa Itkonen
CEO