Mr. Matti Lievonen Appointed as Deputy Managing Director, Oriola Oy

Oriola-KD Corporation Stock Exchange Announcement 16 February 2007 at 11.00 a.m.

Mr. Matti Lievonen Appointed as Deputy Managing Director, Oriola Oy

Mr. Matti Lievonen (b. 1946) has been appointed Deputy Managing Director of
Oriola-KD Corporation's subsidiary Oriola Oy. Lievonen continues with his
current duties as Vice President, Pharmaceutical Distribution business in
Finland, Oriola-KD Group. 

Oriola-KD Corporation

Eero Hautaniemi
President and CEO

Henry Haarla
General Counsel

Further information:

Eero Hautaniemi
President and CEO
Tel. +358 10 429 2109
Email: eero.hautaniemi@oriola-kd.com

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