Vesa Hämäläinen appointed Amer Sports' Vice President, Information and Communications Solutions

Amer Sports Corporation                                                 
PRESS RELEASE
August 6, 2014 at 10.00 am

Mr. Vesa Hämäläinen (born in 1967, Finnish citizen) has been appointed Amer Sports' Vice President, Information and Communications Solutions (VP, ICS). Hämäläinen's key areas of responsibility are leading Amer Sports' global IT organization and enabling the acceleration of the company's digital and e-commerce growth. Hämäläinen will join Amer Sports during fall. The current Head of ICS will move to another position in the company.

Mr. Hämäläinen has more than 20 years experience in IT development and leadership positions. He joins Amer Sports from Stockmann Corporation, where he has worked as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the last five years. Previously Hämäläinen worked as the CIO at Ahlstrom Corporation.

Hämäläinen will report to Jussi Siitonen, CFO, Amer Sports.

For more information, please contact:
Terhi Heikkinen
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Amer Sports Corporation
Tel. +358 20 712 2542

Jussi Siitonen
CFO
Amer Sports Corporation
Tel. +358 20 712 2511

AMER SPORTS
Amer Sports (www.amersports.com) is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor. The company's technically-advanced sports equipment, footwear and apparel improve performance and increase the enjoyment of sports and outdoor activities. The Group's business is balanced by its broad portfolio of sports and products and a presence in all major markets. Amer Sports shares are listed on the Nasdaq OMX Helsinki stock exchange (AMEAS).