Mr. Lauri Tenhunen, M. Sc. (Econ), Docent, (48) has been appointed Senior Vice President of WSOY's Educational Materials, with management responsibility for its results. The appointment will become effective on 1 March 1999. Mr. Tenhunen will also be a member of WSOY's board of management.

Mr. Tenhunen is currently Director of Jyväskylän koulutuskuntayhtymä (the Jyväskylä Confederation of Municipalities). He will report to WSOY's President and CEO, Mr. Antero Siljola.

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