European Directories announces leadership changes at Fonecta

• Pekka Harju takes over the CEO responsibilities for the whole Fonecta Group
• Mari Eklund leaves Fonecta Oy immediately in mutual consent

The Board of Directors of European Directories Midco S.à r.l. has announced today changes within the leadership at Fonecta Group. Pekka Harju, currently CEO of 020202 Palvelut Oy, will take over the responsibilities of Mari Eklund, who leaves Fonecta Oy with immediate effect in mutual consent. Pekka Harju will also continue as CEO of 020202 Palvelut Oy.

“This leadership change is a result of the Fonecta’s transformation in the light of the market changes accelerated by the COVID-19 Crisis. We would like to thank Mari Eklund for her work and valuable contributions as Fonecta Oy CEO and wish her all the best. We are confident that Pekka Harju will continue to lead through the COVID-19 Crisis and the ongoing transformation of Fonecta. His wealth of experience in the media industry and his transformational expertise will drive the ongoing transformation process even further. We will continue to deliver leading digital marketing services to our customers and focus on improving our operational excellence.” said Marcus Englert, Chairman of the Board of European Directories Midco S.à r.l.

For further information, please contact:

Group CFO

Janne Kuisma

Tel. +31 20 408 6400

E-mail: ir@europeandirectories.com

European Directories Group is an online partner for SMEs offering local search and lead generation with a scalable business model. The European Directories Group operates through five main brands: Fonecta and 020202 in Finland, HEROLD in Austria, Youvia in the Netherlands and dogado in Germany. More information about the European Directories Group can be found at www.europeandirectories.com.