Esko Aho to Join Nokia on November 1, 2008 - Veli Sundback to Retire at the end of...

Esko Aho to Join Nokia on November 1, 2008 - Veli Sundback to Retire at the
end of May, 2009

ESPOO, Finland, August 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: NOK)
today announced that Mr. Esko Aho, 54, will join Nokia on November 1, 2008.
He will become a member of the Nokia Group Executive Board as of January 1,
2009, when he assumes the duties of Executive Vice President, Corporate
Relations and Responsibility, the position currently held by Mr. Veli
Sundback.
Veli Sundback will step down from the Nokia Group Executive Board as of
December 31, 2008, but will continue in Nokia as an executive advisor until
his retirement on May 31, 2009 at the age of 63.
Esko Aho is currently heading the Finnish Innovation Fund (SITRA), a
position he took up following his retirement from a long and distinguished
political career.
Commenting on his new responsibilities, Mr. Aho said, "I'm excited at
joining such a great and truly global company as Nokia. I see this as an
inspiring new challenge. There is a lot to learn but I believe I will be able
to draw on my experience from both a think tank environment as well as from
international politics. It is a privilege to serve on Nokia's Group Executive
Board and I really look forward to working with the Nokia team."
Said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Nokia CEO, "Veli Sundback brought to Nokia
valuable experience and knowledge of international affairs, at a time when
Nokia was expanding fast into other markets. Together with his team, he has
developed Corporate Relations and Responsibility activities to a world-class
level in Nokia thereby contributing to the growth of the business. During the
years, we have come to appreciate his insight and leadership in a diverse
range of global issues. We wish him all the best for the future and extend a
warm welcome to Esko Aho."
As of January 1, 2009 the Nokia Group Executive Board will consist of the
following members: Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo (Chairman), Esko Aho, Robert
Andersson, Simon Beresford-Wylie, Timo Ihamuotila, Mary T. McDowell,
Hallstein Moerk, Tero Ojanpera, Niklas Savander, Rick Simonson, Anssi Vanjoki
and Kai Oistamo.
CV and photo of Mr. Esko Aho: http://pressbulletinboard.nokia.com/
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SOURCE Nokia Corporation

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