CHANGE OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD IN SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION


Helsinki, Finland, 2016-12-30 09:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  

Kaisa Olkkonen has yesterday notified of her resignation as the Chairman of the Board of SSH Communications Security Corporation. Kaisa Olkkonen has been appointed as the CEO of SSH Communications Security as of January 1, 2017.

Due to this appointment, the majority of the directors will temporarily not be independent of the Company. This will be considered in the preparation of the proposal for the composition of the board to be given to the next Annual General Meeting, so that the independence of the next board of directors is ensured.

The Board of Directors of SSH Communications Security has appointed Mr. Jukka Manner as the new Chairman of the Board.


SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION

Board of Directors


For further information, please contact:

Helena Kukkonen, CFO, tel. +358 40 835 3440

Distribution:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
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www.ssh.com



About SSH Communications Security Oyj

SSH Communications Security is a leading provider of enterprise cybersecurity solutions that monitor, control, and automate trusted access to critical data. The company’s long track record of innovation includes Secure Shell (SSH) – one of the world’s most widely used network security protocols. Customers worldwide trust our flagship Universal SSH Key Manager® and other solutions to manage access, while greatly reducing costs and compliance risks. The Company sells direct through offices in North America, Europe and Asia and through a global network of certified partners. The company’s shares (SSH1V) are quoted on the NASDAQ Helsinki. For more information, visit www.ssh.com.