Huhtamäki Oyj - Changes board/management/auditors

Changes in Huhtamaki Group Executive Team

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 18.1.2008 AT 9.00

Pii Kotilainen, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and Member of
the Group Executive Team has decided to pursue her career outside of
Huhtamaki Group. She will continue in her role until the end of
March.

During her two years at Huhtamaki, Pii Kotilainen has developed HR
strategic contribution to the business and her broad experience has
benefited the Group greatly.

Huhtamäki Oyj
Group Communications

Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty
packaging with 2006 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 units in 36 countries. The
parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland
and is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Additional information
is available at www.huhtamaki.com.