The average number of employees in the Group in February–April 2009 was 5,489 (4,896), of whom 59 (53)% worked in retail.
According to his employment contract Tamro Group's President & CEO Jo Langmoen will retire at the age of 60 in July 2009. On the request of PHOENIX Group, Langmoen will become a member of the Tamro Board of Directors as of 1 August 2009. He will also be available for special assignments until further notice.
The Tamro Board of Directors has appointed Juha Koponen as Tamro Group President & CEO from 1 August 2009. As from 1 April 2009, Juha Koponen will act as deputy President & CEO. He will also continue as the Managing Director of Tamro Finland.