Timo Kousa Appointed Managing Director of Aurinkomatkat Suntours Ltd of Finnair Group

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Finnair OYJ (HEX:FIA)

Finnair Plc. Stock Exchange release 15 August 2014 at 09:45 EET

Timo Kousa (53), has been appointed Managing Director Aurinkomatkat Suntours Ltd, the tour operator owned by Finnair Group, effective immediately. Kousa has served as the acting Managing Director of Suntours since the end of April 2014, in addition to his role as the Managing Director of Finnair Travel Retail Ltd.

"Timo has strong retail industry and the change management experience needed to lead Aurinkomatkat Suntours to the next level", says Allister Paterson, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair. "The Suntours brand is synonymous with great vacation experiences, and Timo’s team will continue working closely with Finnair to create exciting new future products and destinations."

Timo Kousa joined Finnair in September 2012 as the Managing Director for Finnair Travel Retail Ltd. He has over 20 years of experience of leadership roles in travel retail and other industries.

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