Marimekko Corporation, Stock exchange release 21 January 2011 9.45 AM
MARIMEKKO’S PRESIDENT AND CEO MIKA IHAMUOTILA TAKES SICK LEAVE IN FEBRUARY
Marimekko Corporation’s President and CEO Mika Ihamuotila will undergo a minor repeat neurosurgical procedure at the beginning of February 2011. He will be on sick leave for approximately 4–6 weeks after the operation. During his leave of absence, the duties of president will be taken over by the company’s CFO Thomas Ekström.
MARIMEKKO CORPORATION
Group Communications
Piia Pakarinen
Tel. +358 9 758 7293
E-mail: piia.pakarinen@marimekko.fi
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Marimekko's website: www.marimekko.com
Marimekko, established in 1951, is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company renowned for its original prints and colours. The company designs and manufactures high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags, and other accessories. Marimekko products are sold in about 40 countries. Products with Marimekko designs are also manufactured under licence in various countries. In 2009, the company's net sales amounted to EUR 72.5 million, of which international sales accounted for 27.3%. The Group employs about 370 people. The company's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.