Kesko Oyj - Changes board/management/auditors

Rautakesko's President to be replaced

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 09.06.2011 AT 10.15 1(1)

Jari Lind, Rautakesko Ltd's President and a member of Kesko's Corporate
Management Board, has today resigned.

Lind will continue in the service of the company until the ongoing projects have
been completed and the new President has been inducted.

The recruitment for a new Rautakesko Ltd President starts immediately. During
the recruitment process, Antti Ollila, Vice President for Rautakesko Commerce,
will be in charge ad interim of the duties of the Rautakesko President.

In consequence of Lind's resignation, his membership of Kesko's Corporate
Management Board ends. The changes take effect as of today.

Further information:
Kesko's President and CEO Matti Halmesmäki, tel. +358 10 53 22201.
Rautakesko's President ad interim Antti Ollila, tel. +358 10 53 20322


Kesko Corporation



Merja Haverinen
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Responsibility


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