The Board’s principal task is to manage the Group’s affairs in a manner creating the best possible conditions for a good long-term investment return.
Avanza’s Board makes decisions on matters concerning the Group’s strategic direction, as well as on major investments, organisational issues, acquisitions and divestitures. Furthermore, the Board determines policies and guidelines, as well as rules of procedure for the CEO and for those responsible for Risk Control, Compliance and Internal Auditing. The Chairman of the Board as well as Avanza's founder is Sven Hagströmer.
| Elected | Independent relation to the company and its management/ largest shareholders | Contribution to Board's work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Hagströmer, Chairman of the Board | 1997 | Yes/No | Over 40 years of experience in the finance industry. Highly skilled business executive and entrepreneur who has founded several companies and co-financed others outside the finance industry. Strongly engaged in various social projects, including projects in gender equality and diversity. Thorough knowledge of and keen feel for the financial markets. |
| John Hedberg, Deputy Chariman | 2023 | Yes/No | Extensive experience and knowledge in capital markets and strategy, and from executive positions. Thorough understanding of Avanza’s operations from following Avanza closely for many years as CEO of Creades AB and as a board member of Försäkringsaktiebolaget Avanza Pension and former board member of Avanza Fonder AB. |
| Magnus Dybeck | 2020 | Yes/Yes | Operational experience from the financial industry in analysis and asset management as well as extensive experience in the development of financial systems in banking and finance. |
| Julia Haglind | 2024 | Yes/Yes | Extensive senior leadership experience from highly regulated and license required industries and financial markets which has established a deep commitment to operational resilience, rigorous risk management, and robust governance practices. Compliance, strategy and fostering a positive corporate culture are also particular areas of expertise. |
| Jonas Hagströmer | 2015 | Yes/No | Experience from corporate finance, investment companies and board assignments for a number of companies. Broad knowledge of the financial market. Contributes an investor’s and shareholder’s perspective as well as expertise in the inner workings of the financial services sector. |
| Linda Hellström | 2022 | Yes/Yes | Highly experienced in creating growth through customer centricity and data-driven marketing for Nordic and global companies. Focus on personalisation at scale, customer acquisition, engagement and loyalty through leveraging customer data, marketing technology, new media channels and strategy. Has driven a number of digital transformation programs within retail, telecom, media and finance during the last 20 years. |
| Johan Roos | 2020 | Yes/Yes | Extensive experience and knowledge in accounting and auditing. 20 years in senior management positions, subsidiary boards as well as operational experience in banking and insurance. Deep knowledge of developing efficiency and reliability in the company’s processes and internal control with a strong customer focus. Extensive experience in developing and enforcing good corporate governance and evaluation of corporate strategies. |
| Leemon Wu | 2021 | Yes/Yes | Extensive experience in equity research, portfolio management and investments, as well as board experience from fund companies and digital business models. |
| Lisa Åberg | 2024 | Yes/Yes | Extensive experience from strategic and operational work with banks and other financial institutions in Europe, the US, and Africa. Has worked with large incumbent banks and insurance companies as well as digital nich-/fintech companies. Has developed and supported the implementation of, for example, organic/inorganic growth strategies, digital transformations, development of new customer offerings and integration of completed M&A transactions. |
