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Changes in Ahlstrom's Corporate Executive Team

Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 6.11.2008

In order to strengthen its business operations and the role of
innovations, Ahlstrom Corporation announces the following changes in
its Corporate Executive Team (CET) effective as from January 1, 2009.
At the same time, Ahlstrom makes an adjustment in its business
areas.

Business management

Tommi Björnman is appointed Senior Vice President of the Filtration
business area. Björnman transfers to his new position from the role
of Senior Vice President of the Glass Nonwovens business area, which
he has held since 2001. Prior to that, he has held several managerial
positions within the company.

Senior Vice President Randal Davis, who is currently responsible for
the Filtration business area, has decided to pursue other career
opportunities outside the company.

Laura Raitio is appointed Senior Vice President of the Glass and
Industrial Nonwovens business area. Raitio is currently responsible
for the Corporate Sales Network, Human Resources, Corporate
Communications and Marketing. She has held several managerial
positions in the company.

The Glass and Industrial Nonwovens business area will cover the
previous Glass Nonwovens business area as well as industrial
nonwovens products, which currently are part of the Advanced
Nonwovens business area. Hence, the Advanced Nonwovens business area
will cover the Food and Medical Nonwovens products.

Paul Marold, 47, B.Sc. (Eng.), is appointed Senior Vice President of
the Advanced Nonwovens business area and a member of the CET. Paul
Marold has lately been working as Vice President and General Manager
of the Medical Nonwovens product line. He joined Ahlstrom in 1999.


Functional management

Senior Vice President Claudio Ermondi, who currently heads the
Advanced Nonwovens business area, is appointed Senior Vice President,
Innovations and Technology.

Senior Vice President Diego Borello, who currently leads the
Innovations operations in addition to his other responsibilities,
will focus on Purchasing and Sustainability.

The CET responsibilities for the functions of Human Resources, Sales,
Communications and Marketing will be informed later.

Ahlstrom's CEO Risto Anttonen:"I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the newly
appointed CET members and to thank Randal Davis for his valuable
contribution for the company during the past years."

Further information:

Ahlstrom Corporation
Risto Anttonen
CEO
Tel. +358 10 888 4166

Distribution:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
Main media
www.ahlstrom.com


Ahlstrom in brief

Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture and
marketing of high performance fiber-based materials. Nonwovens and
specialty papers, made by Ahlstrom, are used in a large variety of
everyday products, such as filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and
tapes. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovative approach,
the company has a strong market position in several business areas in
which it operates. Ahlstrom's 6,500 employees serve customers via
sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on
six continents. In 2007, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.8
billion. Ahlstrom's share is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The
company website is www.ahlstrom.com.