Mr. Antti-Pekka Pietilä (44) is appointed President of Startel Oy and publisher of Taloussanomat as from 1 January 1999. He will continue as the responsible Editor-in-Chief of Taloussanomat and news agency Startel.

Startel Oy's present President Mr. Sakari Almi will retire on 31 January 1999 at the age of 65 after a full term of service.

WERNER SÖDERSTRÖM CORPORATION

Aarno Heinonen Executive Vice President

SANOMA CORPORATION

Jaakko Rauramo President and CEO