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2009-06-03 08:00:00 CEST 2009-06-03 08:00:18 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Marimekko - Changes board/management/auditorsCHANGES IN MARIMEKKO'S GROUP COMMUNICATIONSMarimekko Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 3 June 2009 at 9 a.m. CHANGES IN MARIMEKKO'S GROUP COMMUNICATIONS Marja Korkeela, Head of Group Communications and Investor Relations and member of the Management Group, has informed the company that she will leave Marimekko on 31 August 2009. Ms Piia Pakarinen, 33, BScBA, has been appointed as the company's Communications Manager as of 1 September 2009. She will be responsible for corporate and investor communications, as well as the company's social responsibility reporting and trademark issues. Mr Thomas Ekström, CFO, is in charge of the Group's investor relations. Piia Pakarinen has worked at Marimekko since 1 August 2007 as Communications Coordinator for Group Communications. In addition to various duties related to communications, she has been in charge of the company's social responsibility reporting and trademark issues. Before joining Marimekko, Pakarinen served for several years in different positions at Hannes Snellman Attorneys at Law, last as Client Relations Coordinator responsible for duties associated with client relations management, marketing and communications. MARIMEKKO CORPORATION Group Communications Marja Korkeela Tel. +358 9 758 7238 Fax +358 9 759 1676 Email: marja.korkeela@marimekko.fi DISTRIBUTION: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Principal media Marimekko's website www.marimekko.com Marimekko, established in 1951, is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company renowned for its original prints and colours. The company designs and manufactures high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories. Marimekko products are sold in over 40 countries. Products with Marimekko designs are also manufactured under licence in various countries. In 2008, the company's net sales amounted to EUR 81.1 million. Exports and international operations accounted for 27.0% of the Group's net sales. The Group employs about 410 people. The company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. |
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