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Handelsbanken (STO:SHBA) On 1 September, Katja Bergqvist will be appointed new chief executive for Handelsbanken Fonder (Handelsbanken's mutual funds).
Katja Bergqvist says, "It is a great challenge to continue the development of our mutual funds as a competitive segment of the savings offerings provided by our branches."
Katja Bergqvist will succeed Joachim Spetz, who has decided to leave Handelsbanken.
Joachim Spetz notes, "It has been a very stimulating job to lead an operation where for a long period we have had the most satisfied mutual fund customers on the market. At the same time over the past year, I have reached a personal decision - that it is time to move on."
Katja Bergqvist has worked at Handelsbanken for 19 years, including the previous position as head of administration at Handelsbanken Fonder.