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APPOINTMENT IN PÖYRY PLC

PÖYRY PLC          Company Announcement 29 September 2009 at 9.40
a.m.

APPOINTMENT IN PÖYRY PLC

Dr Martin Kuzaj, 52, has been appointed Executive Vice President of
Pöyry PLC and President of the Forest Industry business group. Martin
Kuzaj will become a member of the Group Executive Committee of Pöyry
PLC and he will report to Heikki Malinen, President and CEO of Pöyry
PLC.

Martin Kuzaj holds a Doctor's Degree in Chemistry. He comes with a
broad international background and extensive experience in the
chemical industry. During his long and successful career he has
worked for Shell in various management positions, for Steinbeis
Packaging Group as CEO and for Borealis as President of the Base
Chemicals division. Currently Kuzaj advises private equity investors
through his own management consulting firm."I am pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Kuzaj. He is an
experienced, international leader. During his career Kuzaj has worked
in the fields of business transformation, engineering and consulting.
His experience includes relevant understanding of both the forest
products industry and chemical refining, which supports a swift entry
into his new role", states Heikki Malinen, President and CEO."I am very excited to join Pöyry. The company has strong global
expertise to provide advanced solutions to meet clients' needs", says
Martin Kuzaj.

Martin Kuzaj, a German citizen, will be located at the Pöyry
headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. He will take over his duties as of
19 October 2009.

Pöyry is a global expert in consulting, project management and
engineering. We offer our clients in-depth industry expertise,
innovative solutions and lifecycle engagement. Our knowledge extends
across hydropower, oil and gas, power and heat, renewable energy,
pulp and paper industry, chemical process industry, transportation,
water and environment, and construction services. We have about 7000
experts at our service in 49 countries.

PÖYRY PLC

Heikki Malinen
President and CEO

Teuvo Salminen
Deputy to President and CEO

Additional information by:
Heikki Malinen, President and CEO, Pöyry PLC
Tel. +358 10 33 21307
Dr Martin Kuzaj
Tel. +358 10 33 22399

www.poyry.com

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