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Outokumpu appoints Johann Steiner as EVP, Human Resources

OUTOKUMPU OYJ
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
December 28, 2012 at 11.10 am EET


Outokumpu appoints Johann Steiner as Executive Vice President, Human Resources
and Health, Safety and Sustainability. He will report to CEO Mika Seitovirta
and become a member of Outokumpu Leadership Team. Mr. Steiner will be
responsible for Outokumpu's global human resources and health, safety and
sustainability activities, and he will be based in Outokumpu head office in
Espoo, Finland. 

Johann Steiner, born 1966, is a German citizen and holds a Master of Science
degree in Economics from University of Passau. Prior to joining Outokumpu, he
has held several senior human resources positions such as Group HR Director at
SAG Group GmbH and Head of Group HR at Clariant International AG. 

“Johann has over 20 years of experience in human resources in international
companies, and his breadth of experience especially in large scale mergers will
be tremendously valuable for us,” says CEO Mika Seitovirta. 

Steiner will start at Outokumpu by the end of March 2013. Until then Pii
Kotilainen, current Executive Vice President, Human Resources, will continue in
a pro tem role. She will leave Outokumpu after ensuring a good handover of
responsibilities. 

“Pii has been a valued partner to me and her contribution will be missed.
During her four years she has made strides in developing our human resources
function, and developed global processes that lay the foundation on which we
can now build on when moving to the next phase - integrating Outokumpu and
Inoxum and creating the new global leader in the stainless steel market,” says
Mika Seitovirta. 

Outokumpu Oyj



Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel with the vision to be the
undisputed number one. Customers in a wide range of industries use our
stainless steel and services worldwide. Being fully recyclable,
maintenance-free, as well as very strong and durable material, stainless steel
is one of the key building blocks for sustainable future. Outokumpu employs
some 7 000 people in more than 30 countries. The Group's head office is located
in Espoo, Finland. Outokumpu is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
www.outokumpu.com

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