HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 22.5.2008 AT 8.30 Maurice Petitjean, Executive Vice President, Flexibles and Films Global, and Member of the Group Executive Team has decided to leave the Group with immediate effect and to pursue his career outside of Huhtamaki Group. During his two years at Huhtamaki, Maurice Petitjean has lead the Flexibles and Films Global business and his broad experience has benefited the Group greatly. Flexibles and Films Global segment will be headed by CEO Jukka Moisio for an interim period. For more information, please contact: Mr. Jukka Moisio, CEO, Tel. +358 (0)10 686 7801 HUHTAMÄKI OYJ Group Communications Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging with 2007 net sales totaling EUR 2.3 billion. Consumer goods and foodservice markets are served by some 15,000 people in 66 manufacturing units and several sales offices in 36 countries. The parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland and is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki. Additional information is available at www.huhtamaki.com.