Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 2.1.2009

Jan Lång has started as Ahlstrom's President and CEO

As announced earlier, Jan Lång has been appointed President & CEO of
Ahlstrom Corporation as from January 1, 2009, and he has herewith
started in his new position.

As from January 1, 2009, Ahlstrom's interim CEO Risto Anttonen has
been appointed Deputy of the President & CEO, and he will continue as
a member of the Corporate Executive Team.


Ahlstrom Corporation
Board of Directors


Distribution:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
Main media
www.ahlstrom.com


Ahlstrom in brief

Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture and
marketing of high performance fiber-based materials. Nonwovens and
specialty papers, made by Ahlstrom, are used in a large variety of
everyday products, such as filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and
tapes. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovative approach,
the company has a strong market position in several business areas in
which it operates. Ahlstrom's 6,500 employees serve customers via
sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on
six continents. In 2007, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.8
billion. Ahlstrom's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. The
company website is www.ahlstrom.com.


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