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Outokumpu Oyj - Changes board/management/auditors

Outokumpu’s head of business area APAC Austin Lu leaves the company


OUTOKUMPU OYJ
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
February 12, 2015 at 9.05 am EET



Austin Lu, Outokumpu's head of business area APAC and Outokumpu Leadership Team
member has taken a new challenge outside the company, thereby leaving his
position as of March 31, 2015. Following his departure, the interim head of the
business area will be Jan Hofmann, who is currently the head of strategy and
finance for APAC. 

Says Outokumpu CEO Mika Seitovirta: “Austin has played a pivotal role in
establishing the APAC business area and developing our presence in the region.
I want to thank him for his contribution and wish him all the best in his
future endeavors.” 



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Outokumpu Group


Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel. We create advanced materials
that are efficient, long lasting and recyclable - thus building a world that
lasts forever. Stainless steel, invented a century ago, is an ideal material to
create lasting solutions in demanding applications from cutlery to bridges,
energy and medical equipment: it is 100% recyclable, corrosion-resistant,
maintenance-free, durable and hygienic. Outokumpu employs more than 12 000
professionals in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Espoo, Finland
and shares listed in Nasdaq Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com