UPM'S PRESIDENT AND CEO JUSSI PESONEN AWARDED BY RISI


(UPM, Helsinki, March 14, 2007) - RISI, the leading information provider for
the global forest industry, has selected UPM President and CEO Jussi Pesonen as
the European CEO of the Year for the forest products industry. 

Rhiannon James-van Beuningen, Vice President, Media Products, RISI, said the
award recognizes Pesonen's role in the ongoing transformation of UPM and the
European forest products industry. 

Pesonen was nominated in a survey of investment analysts and portfolio managers
covering the forest products industry. The criteria for nomination include
leadership, vision and strategic accomplishment. 

For more information, please see RISI press release at
http://www.risiinfo.com/corporate/abo/news/2007/2007-03-12.jsp