HANSAPANK

ANNOUNCEMENT



NEW CFO



As of 1 April 2000, Kristina Siimar (29) will take on the position of

Finance Director of Hansapank.



Kristina Siimar has been working for Hansapank since 1994. After

starting as an analyst, Kristina Siimar advanced to the position of

Finance Director of Hansa Capital, a job she has been holding since

1999.





Margus Kisel

Analyst

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