OUTOKUMPU APPOINTS TAMARA WEINERT AS VP – INVESTOR RELATIONS

Tamara WeinertMrs. Tamara Weinert has been appointed as Vice President – Investor Relations at Outokumpu as of December 28, 2012. She reports to Kari Tuutti, EVP – Marketing, Communications and Investor Relations.

Mrs. Weinert is responsible for Outokumpu’s Investor Relations. She has vast experience in banking, finance and investor relations and a MBA in Finance. Mrs. Weinert will be based at Outokumpu headquarters in Espoo, Finland. Mrs. Weinert joins Outokumpu from Inoxum GmbH where she worked as head of Finance and Investor Relations. Prior to Inoxum, Mrs. Weinert worked in senior positions in the banking as well as the energy industry.

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Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel with the vision to be the undisputed number one. Customers in a wide range of industries use our stainless steel and services worldwide. Being fully recyclable, maintenance-free, as well as very strong and durable material, stainless steel is one of the key building blocks for sustainable future. Outokumpu employs some 7 000 people in more than 30 countries. The Group’s head office is located in Espoo, Finland. Outokumpu is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com