Johan Torgeby new Chairman of Finance Sweden
Johan Torgeby, CEO and President of SEB, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Finance Sweden Board.
"Banks play a crucial role in the functionality of the financial system and contribute to stability, resilience, and competitiveness in the broader economy. In a turbulent and uncertain world, the need for a stable banking system is particularly important. I therefore look forward to continuing the work in several important areas, not least the fight against financial crime, together with my industry colleagues in Finance Sweden and Finance Sweden's employees," commented Johan Torgeby on his appointment.
Johan Torgeby succeeds Jens Henriksson, CEO and President of Swedbank. At the same time, Michael Green, CEO and President of Handelsbanken, has been elected as the new Vice Chairman.
Finance Sweden’s Board is now composed of the following members:
- Chairman: Johan Torgeby, SEB
- Vice Chairman: Michael Green, Handelsbanken
- Jens Henriksson, Swedbank
- Martin A Persson, Nordea
- Linda Fagerlund, Danske Bank
- Martin Rydin, Länsförsäkringar Bank
- Arvid Krönmark, Skandiabanken
- Mikael Inglander, SBAB
- Eirik Winter, BNP Paribas
- Hans Lindberg, Finance Sweden
Finance Sweden represents 31 banks and 8 associate members in Sweden. We advocate for well-functioning and competitively neutral regulations that strengthen banks and the Swedish economy in the long term. We also work to ensure high security and a well-functioning infrastructure in the financial system. Finance Sweden and its members share a responsibility to contribute to increasing public confidence in the Swedish banking system. Finance Sweden has an office in Brussels and is a member of the European Banking Federation.