Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo Joins Industry Insider Lineup at the 2007 International CES

Business Wire, Oct 16, 2006

NokiaeIUs Kallasvuo Joins CiscoeIUs John Chambers as a 2007 CES Industry Insider Speaker

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(E1/2)) today announced that Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, president and CEO of Nokia Corp., will deliver an Industry Insider address at the 2007 International CES. Produced by CEA, the 2007 International CES will run January 8-11, 2007, in Las Vegas and will celebrate the showeIUs 40th anniversary.

Kallasvuo will kick off the 2007 International CES Industry Insiders Series with an address slated for the first day of the show, Monday, January 8 at 11 a.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater, the new home to the entire Industry Insiders Series.

eIuUnder KallasvuoeIUs direction, Nokia has evolved into a world leader in mobile communications, connecting people together with content and technology,eIN said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. eIuKallasvuo is a perfect addition to the impressive lineup of 2007 Industry Insiders and we are excited to hear his vision on the current and future culture of mobility.eIN

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo was named president and CEO of Nokia Corp. in June 2006, after having held numerous roles upon joining the organization in 1980. Kallasvuo was appointed to executive vice president and chief financial officer in 1992 and was later made corporate executive vice president, Nokia Americas, a position responsible for all Nokia's business operations in the Americas. Upon his return to Finland, Kallasvuo was again made chief financial officer in 1999 and named executive vice president and general manager of mobile phones in 2004. On October 1, 2005 he was named president and COO before his appointment to his current position.

Kallasvuo joins Cisco President and CEO, John Chambers, as a confirmed 2007 Industry Insider speaker. Chambers address is slated for Tuesday, January 9 at 11 a.m., in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater.

The 2007 International CES will feature the hottest products in consumer technology from more than 2,700 exhibitors, covering more than 30 product categories including the latest in wireless, digital imaging, mobile electronics, home networking and more. For more news on the 2007 International CES including the latest TechZones, conference sessions, keynote addresses and registration information, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for all International CES information.

Note to Journalists:

General press and analyst registration is available at CESweb.org. Detailed press conference information can be found at http://www.CESweb.org/press/events/. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 6 to take advantage of all the CES press events.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.

CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES eI Defining TomorroweIUs Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

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