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.
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Credit Committee
IT Committee
Remuneration Committee
Born 1943
Elected 1997
Studies at Stockholm University
Contribution to Board's work:
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.
Relevant employment history:
Founded Sven Hagströmer Fondkommission AB 1981. Chairman of Avanza's Board of Directors since 1999
Other significant assignments:
Chairman of Creades AB, Biovestor AB and Creaspac AB
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Shares/aktier |
31,822,000 (of which Creades 15,862,000) |
Remuneration Committee (Chairman)
Born 1972
Elected 2023
M.Sc. in Business Administration and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics
Contribution to Board's work:
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.
Relevant employment history:
2021–present CEO of Creaspac AB
2016–present CEO of Creades AB
2011–2016 Director/Principal/Partner, Nordic Capital
2007–2011 Senior Vice President/CEO Relacom AB, Relacom Group
2003–2006 Director/Head of Business Development, Bonnier Newspapers
1997–2002 Associate Principal, McKinsey & Co
Other significant assignments:
Chairman of the board of StickerApp Holding AB; Board member of Instabee Holding AB, Mentimeter AB, LOTS Group AB and MARGE Arkitekter Aktiebolag.
| Shares/aktier | 25,000 |
IT Committee (Chairman)
Born 1977
Elected 2020
M.Sc. in Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Contribution to Board's work:
Operational experience from the financial industry in analysis and asset
management as well as in the fintech development.
Relevant employment history:
2012–2017 HiQ, Fintech Specialist
2010–2011 Öhman, Head of Private Wealth Management
2007–2010 EFG Bank, Analyst
Other significant assignments:
Board member Investment AB Öresund and DBT Capital AB
| Shares/aktier | 4,507,000 |
Risk, Capital and Audit Committee
Born 1978
Elected 2024
B.Sc., major in Behavioural Science, Psychology. Stockholm University
Contribution to the Board’s work:
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.
Relevant employment history:
2019–2022 Avonova Holdico AS, Board Member
2017–2021 Nasdaq Clearing AB, CEO
2013–2017 Nasdaq Clearing AB, CTO and later COO
2008–2013 Nasdaq OMX, Various leading roles within Market Operations
2005–2007 Nasdaq Hong Kong, Market & Clearing Specialist
Other significant assignments:
CEO and Co-founder, North House AB
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Credit Committee (Chairman)
Risk, Capital and Audit Committee
Born 1982
Elected 2015
MBA, Lund University & Studies at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Contribution to Board's work:
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.
Relevant employment history:
2012– Creades AB, Investment Manager
2007–2011 Keystone Advisers (later MCF Corporate Finance), Corporate Finance Associate and analyst
Other significant assignments:
Chairman of Inet AB and Inet Group AB; Board member of Apotea Holding AB, StickerApp Holding AB and Biovestor AB
| Shares/aktier | Indirect holdings via Biovestor and Creades |
IT Committee
Born 1974
Elected 2022
M.Sc. in Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics
Contribution to the Board’s work:
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.
Relevant employment history:
2013–2022 Kaplan (part of Accenture Interactive), Co-CEO/Managing Director
2009–2012 Lernia, CMO
2004–2009 Differ, Partner
2003–2004 Henkel Norden AB, Nordic Brand Manager, Consumer Retail
2000–2003 Accenture, Management Consultant
Other significant assignments:
CEO and Board member of Sift Lab AB
| Shares/aktier | 1,006 |
Remuneration Committee
Credit Committee
Risk, Capital and Audit Committee (Chairman)
Born 1968
Elected 2020
Auditor exam
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics with specialisation in Accounting from Uppsala University
Contribution to Board's work:
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.
Relevant employment history:
2019–present Independent consultant
2016–2018 RSA Scandinavia (Codan/TryggHansa), CFO
2007–2016 SEB, CFO
2001–2007 Hewlett-Packard Sweden, Finance Director
1991–2001 PricewaterhouseCoopers Sweden, Authorised Public Accountant and regional partner
Other significant assignments:
Board member of SaveLend Group AB and Stabelo Group AB
| Shares/aktier | 8,856 |
Risk, Capital and Audit Committee
Born 1975
Elected 2021
M.Sc. in Business Administration and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics
Contribution to Board's work:
Extensive experience in equity research, portfolio management and investments, as well as board experience from fund companies and digital business models.
Relevant employment history:
2022–present C WorldWide Asset Management, Portfolio Manager
2018–2022 Moor Holding, Chief Investment Officer
2007–2016 C Worldwide Asset Management, Portfolio manager
2001–2007 Carnegie Investment Bank, Equity analyst
1999–2001 AB Custos, Investments analyst
Other significant assignments:
Board member of Acast AB
| Shares/aktier | 12,160 |
Born 1970
Elected 2024
M.Sc. in Finance, Stockholm School of Economics
Contribution to the Board’s work:
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.
Relevant employment history:
1998–2023 McKinsey & Company, Management consultant, of which 2019–2023 Senior Partner
Other significant assignments:
Board member of Swegon Group AB, the Swedish Ski Association, SATS ASA, Caljan A/S and Haarslev
Industries A/S
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