2007-03-29 15:30:40 CEST

2007-03-29 15:30:40 CEST


REGULATED INFORMATION

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Stora Enso Oyj - Company Announcement

Stora Enso appoints Hannu Ryöppönen Deputy CEO


Stora Enso's Board of Directors has today appointed Hannu Ryöppönen
as Deputy CEO. He will undertake the duties of Deputy CEO in addition
to his current role as CFO. In addition, certain Group-wide
functional responsibilities will be added to his responsibilities in
the future. Divisions continue to report to the CEO, Jouko Karvinen.


For further information, please contact:
Jouko Karvinen, CEO, tel. +358 2046 21404

www.storaenso.com
www.storaenso.com/investors

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