Huhtamäki Oyj - Changes board/management/auditors

Change in Huhtamaki Group Executive Team

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.