Eeva Salonen appointed EVP Human Resources for Kemira



(Stock Exchange Release)

M.A. Eeva Salonen (48) has been appointed Executive Vice President
for Human Resources and member of the Strategic Management Board of
Kemira. Eeva Salonen will transfer to her new position from Nokia
Corporation where she is currently working as Vice President, Human
Resources in Research and Development.

Eeva Salonen has worked in several leading human resources positions
in Nokia from mid 90`s including the position of Vice President,
Human Resources for Nokia Mobile Phones Business Group. Her tasks in
that position included overall responsibility for Human Resources,
development of the organization and capabilities and change
management towards a customer focused company.

Eeva Salonen will start her work at Kemira on June 9, 2008 at the
latest. She will report to President and CEO Harri Kerminen.



Kemira Oyj
Timo Leppä, EVP Communications



For more information, please contact

Kemira Oyj

Harri Kerminen, President and CEO
Tel. +358 10 862 1810

Timo Leppä, Executive Vice President, Group Communications
Mobile +358 50 30 168 00





Kemira is seeking to be a group of global and leading chemical
businesses with unique positions in selected customer segments.
Kemira's four business areas: Kemira Pulp&Paper, Kemira Water, Kemira
Specialty and Kemira Coatings provide customers with complete
solutions, expertise and premium quality products. Kemira serves the
pulp and paper industry, water treatment, paint business and chemical
industry.
In 2007, Kemira recorded revenue of approximately EUR 2.8 billion and
had a staff of 10,000. Kemira operates in 40 countries.


www.kemira.com

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