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Outokumpu appoints Maciej Gwozdz as Head of Operations Europe

OUTOKUMPU OYJ
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
July 26, 2016 at 1.00 pm EET



Outokumpu appoints Maciej Gwozdz as Head of Operations Europe and member of the
Outokumpu Leadership Team as of January 1, 2017 at the latest. 

Maciej Gwozdz joins Outokumpu from ZF Group/TRW, one of the largest automotive
suppliers worldwide, where he has held the position of Senior Vice President
Steering Europe since 2016. Prior to that, he has been working in the same
company in several senior leadership positions, including the responsibility
for the group’s steering systems and components division. He has also worked as
Operations Director, Plant Manager and HR Manager in TRW Steering Systems.
Prior to ZF Group/TRW, he held various positions in South African Breweries
International. 

Says Roeland Baan, Outokumpu CEO: “I am extremely pleased to welcome Mac to the
team, and excited about the insights and expertise he brings to Outokumpu. His
extensive experience in lean manufacturing practices fits perfectly with our
strategic drive towards manufacturing excellence, and his insights from
customer industries will serve well our dedication to become the most
customer-oriented company in the industry.” 

Maciej Gwozdz will report to CEO Roeland Baan in his position as Head of
Business Area Europe. 

For more information:

Investors: Tommi Järvenpää, tel. +358 9 421 3466, mobile +358 40 576 0288

Media: Saara Tahvanainen, tel. +358 40 589 0223

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 11,000 professionals
in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and shares
listed in Nasdaq Helsinki. 
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Attachments:

CV Maciej Gwozdz ENG.pdf

Appointment Maciej Gwozdz 26072016 ENG.pdf