Susanna Aaltonen to lead Tikkurila Communications

Ms. Susanna Aaltonen (38), Master of Science (Econ. & Bus. Admin.) and Bachelor of Political Science, has been appointed Vice President, Communications and member of the Tikkurila Management Board as from 1 October 2008.

Tikkurila is responsible for Kemira's paints and coatings business. Ms. Aaltonen will be responsible for Tikkurila’s Group communications and report to Mr. Visa Pekkarinen, President for Kemira Coatings. 

The Board of Kemira has decided to spin off Tikkurila from Kemira and list Tikkurila Oy on the Helsinki Stock Exchange during the first half of 2009. Kemira will focus on water and pulp&paper chemistry.

Ms. Aaltonen has previously worked in Kemira as Communications Manager responsible for media relations, stock exchange communications and Group-level publications. Before this she held various expert and managerial positions in the financial administration and communications at Skanska.

Ms. Arja Schadewitz (55), Certified Translator, has been appointed Director, Financial and Stock Exchange Communications, for Tikkurila Oy from the same date. She will report to Ms. Susanna Aaltonen.

Ms. Schadewitz has previously worked as Communications Manager with responsibility for communications at Tikkurila, which is responsible for the Kemira Coatings business area.

For more information, please contact:

Tikkurila Oy (Kemira Coatings)
Visa Pekkarinen, President, Kemira Coatings business area
Phone +358 9 8577 2260

www.tikkurila.com

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