Mr. Kimmo Kontola, currently Executive Vice President, President of APAC region at Outotec has been appointed to lead the Americas region business as of March 1, 2014. In this position, Kimmo Kontola follows Jari Rosendal, who has been appointed as President and CEO of Kemira Oyj as of May 1, 2014. As Executive Vice President, President of Americas region, Kimmo Kontola will also continue as a member of Outotec's Executive Board.

In order to ensure a smooth transfer of responsibilities, Jari Rosendal will from March 1 to April 30 act as a special advisor reporting to CEO Pertti Korhonen. Jari Rosendal will continue as a member of Outotec's Executive Board until February 28, 2014.