Changes in the Executive Management Team of Ahlstrom Corporation

Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 26.7.2011 at 15.00

Claudio Ermondi, Executive Vice President, Product & Technology Development and member of the Executive Management Team, has resigned from Ahlstrom Corporation. The change is effective as of today.

Claudio Ermondi joined Ahlstrom in 1984 and has been a member of the Executive Management Team since 2005.

Paul H Stenson, Executive Vice President, Business Development and Executive Management Team member, will take over Claudio Ermondi's responsibilities.
 
We thank Claudio Ermondi for his contribution during his long career at the company and wish him all the best in his future challenges.

For further information, please contact:
Liisa Nyyssönen,
Vice President, Communications,
tel. +358 10 888 4757

Distribution:
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Ahlstrom in brief

Ahlstrom is a high performance materials company, partnering with leading businesses around the world to help them stay ahead. Our products are used in a large variety of everyday applications, such as filters, wallcovers, wipes, flooring, labels and food packaging. We have a leading market position in the businesses in which we operate. Our 5,700 employees serve customers in 26 countries on six continents. In 2010, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.9 billion. The company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. More information available at www.ahlstrom.com.