Vaahto Group has appointed Ari Viinikkala as acting CEO

VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 4.4.2012  at 12.30

VAAHTO GROUP HAS APPOINTED ARI VIINIKKALA AS ACTING CEO

 The board of Vaahto Group has appointed Ari Viinikkala as acting CEO of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj as of 4th April 2012. Former CEO, Anssi Klinga, has resigned and will pursue his career outside Vaahto Group.

“The board is very pleased that Ari Viinikkala takes on the role as acting CEO of Vaahto Group. The process of recruiting a permanent CEO has been initiated”, says Reijo Järvinen, chairman of the board.

Viinikkala started as CFO of Vaahto Group Plc Oyj at the beginning of February 2012. He has formerly been employed for over ten years by KONE where he had several financial management positions in Finland and abroad. His last position was within Dynea as Senior Vice President, Finance Europe where he was in charge of finance, ERP and process development.

“The board wants to thank Anssi Klinga for his achievements during his years with Vaahto Group. Anssi has successfully led Vaahto through difficult years of change”, says Reijo Järvinen.

Lahti, April 4, 2012

VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ

Board of Directors

Information:

Reijo Järvinen, Chairman of the Board, Vaahto Group Plc Oyj +358 400 715968

Ari Viinikkala, acting CEO, Vaahto Group Plc Oyj +358 400 127664