Fortum's Board of Directors has elected, from among its members, Peter Fagernäs (Chairman), Esko Aho, Matti Lehti and Marianne Lie to the Nomination and Compensation Committee. Furthermore, the Board elected Birgitta Johansson-Hedberg (Chairman), Ilona Ervasti-Vaintola and Christian Ramm-Schmidt to the Audit Committee. Fortum Corporation Maria Romantschuk Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Distribution: OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki Key media www.fortum.com