Martti Asunta elected new Chairman for Metsäliitto Group Board


Metsäliitto Group Stock Exchange Release 16.1.2008

In its subsequent constituent meeting, Metsäliitto Group Board of
Directors elected Martti Asunta M.Sc. (Forestry) as new Chairman of
the Board of Directors. He has been a member of the Board of
Directors since 2005.

Metsäliitto Group President and CEO Kari Jordan was elected as Deputy
Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Further information:
Lauri Peltola, Group Communications, tel. +358 50 570 5606