Director Veli-Matti Kullas, who is in charge of SRV's operations in Russia, has been nominated as member of SRV's Corporate Executive Team. His responsibilities include development and implementation of SRV's projects in Russia. Kullas has been working with SRV since June 2004. Veli-Matti Kullas reports to Ari Beilinson, Director of SRV's International Operations. - One of SRV's strategic goals is to extend and strengthen its operations in Russia. Nominating Kullas as member of the Corporate Executive Team reflects the growing importance of the Russian operations in SRV. Moreover, we can make even better use of the strong areas of different business areas in the Corporate Executive Team, says Eero Heliövaara, president and CEO of SRV. SRV GROUP PLC Eero Heliövaara President and CEO FURTHER INFORMATION Mr Eero Heliövaara, President and CEO, tel. No. +358 20 1455 202 DISTRIBUTION: Helsinki Stock Exchange Main Media