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2009-06-17 08:00:00 CEST 2009-06-17 08:01:32 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Marimekko - Changes board/management/auditorsCHANGES IN MARIMEKKO'S MANAGEMENTMarimekko Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 17 June 2009 at 9 a.m. CHANGES IN MARIMEKKO'S MANAGEMENT Mr Samu-Jussi Koski, Designer and Creative Director of Marimekko's clothing line, has announced his resignation from the company as of 1 August 2009. He will leave his current position to pursue his creative work as an independent designer. Marimekko has informed Samu-Jussi Koski that the company would like him to continue as Marimekko's designer in the future. Ms Virva Launo, MA, (32) has been appointed as the new Creative Director of Marimekko's clothing line as of 1 August 2009. She will be responsible for the company's design strategy for clothing, bags and accessories. Virva Launo has designed bags and accessories for Marimekko since 2008. Earlier she has held senior design roles for brands such as DKNY Jeans, Ted Baker London, Tommy Hilfiger and Coach in New York. Most recently she has completed independent design projects for a number of luxury brands in Europe, such as Louis Vuitton in Paris. Virva Launo graduated with an MA with Distinction in Fashion from the renowned Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (London). She holds a BA Fashion Degree from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, with a specialization in both womenswear and accessories. She has also studied fashion at Esmod (Paris), Polimoda (Florence), and Parsons (New York). Ms Niina Nenonen, Director of Marimekko's clothing line, will also assume responsibility for the company's bag and accessories line as of 1 August 2009. Marimekko's Marketing Manager, Ms Malin Groop, has been appointed as the Group's Marketing Director and member of the Management Group as of 1 August 2009. She has been responsible for the company's marketing since 1 March 2009. She came to Marimekko from Grow AB in Stockholm, Sweden. From 1 August 2009, the Marimekko Group's Management Group will be composed of Mika Ihamuotila as Chairman, with members Thomas Ekström (finance and administration), Malin Groop (marketing) Päivi Lonka (international sales), Mervi Metsänen-Kalliovaara (domestic wholesale, business-to-business sales, sales development), Niina Nenonen (clothing, bags and accessories), Piia Rossi (company-owned retail stores), and Helinä Uotila (production, purchases, and interior decoration). Creative Directors Minna Kemell-Kutvonen (interior decoration) and Virva Launo (clothing, bags and accessories) will participate in the work of the Management Group on issues related to the company's strategy and artistic policy. MARIMEKKO CORPORATION Group Communications Marja Korkeela Tel. +358 9 758 7238 Fax +358 9 759 1676 Email: marja.korkeela@marimekko.fi DISTRIBUTION: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Principal media Marimekko's website www.marimekko.com Marimekko, established in 1951, is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company renowned for its original prints and colours. The company designs and manufactures high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories. Marimekko products are sold in over 40 countries. Products with Marimekko designs are also manufactured under licence in various countries. In 2008, the company's net sales amounted to EUR 81.1 million. Exports and international operations accounted for 27.0% of the Group's net sales. The Group employs about 410 people. The company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. |
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