2010-09-13 08:30:09 CEST

2010-09-13 08:31:06 CEST


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Nokia - Changes board/management/auditors

Anssi Vanjoki resigns from Nokia


Nokia Corporation                                                               
Stock Exchange Release                                                          
September 13, 2010 at 9.30 (CET +1)   
Anssi Vanjoki resigns from Nokia    
Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced today that Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice       
President and a member of Nokia Group Executive Board has given notice of       
resignation from Nokia. Vanjoki, who currently heads Nokia's Mobile Solutions   
unit, has six months notice period and he will continue in his current tasks for
the time being.         
“I felt the time has come to seek new opportunities in my life,” Anssi Vanjoki  
says. “At the same time, I am one hundred per cent committed to doing my best   
for Nokia until my very last working day. I am also really looking forward to   
this year's Nokia World and sharing news about exciting new devices and         
solutions.”     
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