Arctic Blue Beverages announces the appointment of Sebastian Pinomaa has been leading the company’s U.S. expansion plans from the very beginning, and his appointment marks a natural next step as Arctic Blue Beverages sharpens its focus on international growth.

“Sebastian has played an important role in shaping our U.S. expansion strategy from the outset. It istherefore a natural and well-founded decision that he now continues to lead the company, with a strongfocus on the U.S. market and broader international growth,” said Antti Villanen, Chairman Of The Board.Pinomaa brings extensive experience from the international spirits industry, having held leadingpositions at companies including Bacardi and Pernod Ricard. His background combines commercialleadership, brand building and international market development — experience that is highly relevantas Arctic Blue Beverages enters its next phase.

“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Arctic Blue Beverages,” said Sebastian Pinomaa. “Thecompany has a truly distinctive Nordic brand, award-winning products and strong internationalpotential. Our focus now is to accelerate growth, particularly in the United States, while continuing tobuild Arctic Blue as a premium Finnish spirits brand in selected international markets.”Arctic Blue Beverages is known for its premium handcrafted products inspired by the pure Nordicwilderness. Its flagship product, Arctic Blue Gin, is handcrafted in Ilomantsi, North Karelia, andcaptures the character of Finnish nature through botanicals such as wild Arctic bilberries, spruce andjuniper. The gin has received international recognition, including double gold at the World SpiritsAwards, where it was named Spirit of the Year 2018.

The company’s next phase will focus on strengthening distribution, brand presence and commercialpartnerships in key international markets, with the United States as a central growth priority.

For more information, please contact

Antti Villanen, Executive Chairman of the BoardPhone: +358 40 568 4014Email: antti.villanen@arcticbluebeverages.com

The company’s Certified Adviser is Eminova Fondkommission AB | +46 8-684 211 10 | adviser@eminova.se

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Arctic Blue Beverages Appoints Sebastian Pinomaa as CEO to Lead U.S. Expansion and International Growth