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Nokia Corporation
Stock exchange release
August 15, 2008 at 13:00 (CET +1)

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that Mr. Esko Aho, 54, will
join Nokia on November 1, 2008. He will become a member of the Nokia
Group Executive Board as of January 1, 2009, when he assumes the
duties of Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and
Responsibility, the position currently held by Mr. Veli Sundbäck.

Veli Sundbäck will step down from the Nokia Group Executive Board as
of December 31, 2008, but will continue in Nokia as an executive
advisor until his retirement on May 31, 2009 at the age of 63.

Esko Aho is currently heading the Finnish Innovation Fund (SITRA), a
position he took up following his retirement from a long and
distinguished political career.

Commenting on his new responsibilities, Mr. Aho said, "I'm excited at
joining such a great and truly global company as Nokia. I see this as
an inspiring new challenge. There is a lot to learn but I believe I
will be able to draw on my experience from both a think tank
environment as well as from international politics. It is a privilege
to serve on Nokia's Group Executive Board and I really look forward
to working with the Nokia team."

Said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Nokia CEO, "Veli Sundbäck brought to Nokia
valuable experience and knowledge of international affairs, at a time
when Nokia was expanding fast into other markets. Together with his
team, he has developed Corporate Relations and Responsibility
activities to a world-class level in Nokia thereby contributing to
the growth of the business. During the years, we have come to
appreciate his insight and leadership in a diverse range of global
issues. We wish him all the best for the future and extend a warm
welcome to Esko Aho. "

As of January 1, 2009 the Nokia Group Executive Board will consist of
the following members: Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo (Chairman), Esko Aho,
Robert Andersson, Simon Beresford-Wylie, Timo Ihamuotila, Mary T.
McDowell, Hallstein Moerk, Tero Ojanperä, Niklas Savander, Rick
Simonson, Anssi Vanjoki and Kai Öistämö.

CV and photo of Mr. Esko Aho: 

http://pressbulletinboard.nokia.com/

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growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We
make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that
enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television,
imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing
our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise
solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.

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