Ahlstrom's deputy CEO to retire

Ahlstrom, announces a change in its Executive Management Team. Deputy of President and CEO Risto Anttonen, who is responsible for business development, will retire by December 31, 2010. His responsibilities will be transferred to other members of the Executive Management Team after Anttonen's retirement.

Risto Anttonen joined Ahlstrom in 1991 and has held several senior executive positions in the company.

"I would like to thank Risto for his excellent contribution to Ahlstrom and wish him the best of success in the future," says Jan Lång.