Mr. Matti Lievonen Appointed as Deputy Managing Director, Oriola Oy

Oriola-KD Corporation  Stock Exchange Announcement  16 February 2007 at 11.00 a.m.

Mr. Matti Lievonen Appointed as Deputy Managing Director, Oriola Oy

Mr. Matti Lievonen (b. 1946) has been appointed Deputy Managing Director of
Oriola-KD Corporation's subsidiary Oriola Oy. Lievonen continues with his current
duties as Vice President, Pharmaceutical Distribution business in Finland, Oriola-
KD Group.
 
Oriola-KD Corporation


Eero Hautaniemi
President and CEO
 
Henry Haarla

General Counsel

Further information:


Eero Hautaniemi

President and CEO

Tel. +358 10 429 2109

Email: eero.hautaniemi@oriola-kd.com

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