Arvid Lindqvist Portfolio Manager / Head of Research Catella

• Head of Analysis, Catella Property Fund Investment 2022–
• Head of Analysis at Catella Corporate Finance 2015–2022. Responsible for macroeconomic analysis on the Swedish real estate market.
• Chief economist at Newsec during 2012–2014
• Various positions at Stångåstaden and Newsec 2005–2012.

Christina Nyman Chief Economist Handelsbanken

Christina has been at Handelsbanken since 2017 and chief economist since December 2018. She has more than 20 years of experience in economic analysis and practical monetary policy. Before Handelsbanken, she spent 10 years at the Riksbank and was responsible for preparing the basis for the monetary policy decision to the Riksbank's executive board.

Mattias Persson Group Chief Economist & Head of Research Swedbank

Mattias Persson earned his PhD in Economics from Lund in 2001. After graduation, he worked for the Riksbank, followed by Nordea, moving back to the Riksbank to become its Head of Financial Stability in 2007. He rejoined Nordea in 2013 as Head of Group Funding, a position he left in 2016 to become Chief Economist at the Swedish National Debt Office (Riksgälden).

Since 2020, Mattias Persson is the Group Chief Economist as well as Head of Research at Swedbank. Additionally, he has held position in several international organizations, including the IMF and the Bank of International Settlements.

Sarah Carlson Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk Moody's Investors Service

Sarah has been the lead analyst for most countries in the European Union, and is also a former lead analyst for the United States. She is currently the lead analyst for France and Italy, among other European countries. She is also one of the Sovereign Risk Group’s global spokespeople. 

She joined Moody’s in 2009 after completing a Sloan Fellowship at the London Business School. Prior to this academic sabbatical, she spent seven years at the Financial Services Authority in London where she headed the regulator’s Risk Analysis area and acted as its chief macroeconomist. Before joining the FSA, she worked in Dun & Bradstreet’s Economic Analysis Group for six years, where she was the organisation’s Deputy Chief Economist. 

She holds an MA in European Studies (with a concentration in Economics and Finance) from the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University in Washington, DC and an AB with a double major in Government and History from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in the United States. She is a CFA Charterholder and is co-chair of the Macroeconomic Committee of the CFA Society France. She is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States and is based in Paris.

Daniel Harlid Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Corporate Finance Moody's Investors Service

Daniel Harlid is a Senior Analyst – Vice President in the EMEA Corporate Finance Group based in Stockholm, Sweden. He is responsible for a portfolio of investment grade and sub-investment grade companies within the European container shipping sector as well as in the logistics industry. Additionally, he covers investment grade issuers in the Nordic manufacturing sector.  Daniel joined Moody’s in 2017. Prior to this, he was a portfolio manager at Cicero Fonder managing funds with both investment grade and high yield mandates. Daniel started his career as an equity analyst for Handelsbanken Capital Markets.

Anders Kvist Senior Advisor to the Director-General Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority

Anders Kvist is a Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the SFSA, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Before joining the SFSA in 2018, Mr Kvist worked for 30 years in senior positions for various Nordic banks, asset managers and insurance companies. Between 2012 and 2018, he was Deputy CEO and CFO of Kungsleden AB (publ), a listed Swedish property management company.

Mr Kvist a graduate of the Stockholm School of Economics and read Russian and History at the universities of Uppsala and Stockholm, respectively.

Martin Flodén Deputy Governor Riksbank

Martin Flodén took up the post of Deputy Governor of the Riksbank on 22 May 2013 with a term of office of five years. Flodén´s term of office has been extended with six years until 21 May 2024.

Martin Flodén is professor of economics at Stockholm University. Mr Flodén has previously been a member of the Economic Council of Sweden, the Swedish Fiscal Policy Council and the Swedish Centre for Business and Policy Studies' Economic Policy Group.

Peter Werleus Portfolio Manager Norron Asset Management

Peter has a Master of Science from Lund University. He has an extensive experience in analysis and portfolio management. In 1999 Peter began as an equity analyst at Orkla Securities. Four years later he went to Handelsbanken working with equity research as well as being responsible for the Telecom Group. 

In 2004 Peter began at HQ Bank, where he worked being responsible for portfolio allocation. Since 2008, Peter has been active portfolio manager at Carnegie, and the manager responsible for Carnegie Corporate Bonds. 

In November 2012 Peter took his role as portfolio manager for Norron Premium.

Louise Welin Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, EMEA Banking Moody's Investors Service

Louise joined Moody’s in November 2016 and is the lead analyst for most large Nordic banks. 

Prior to joining Moody’s, Louise spent nine years at Standard & Poor’s. She initially worked as a senior credit analyst in the Sovereign and International Public Finance Group, and thereafter in the Financial Institutions Group - during the global financial crisis. The last 4 ½ years at S&P, Louise headed up the rating agency’s Banking Industry Country Risk Assessments (BICRAs), the key element of bank ratings, globally.

Prior to working at Standard & Poor’s, Louise spent ten years at the European Commission in Brussels, primarily working with macroeconomic forecasts and analysis at the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN), and a couple of years working with EU affairs at the Swedish Ministry of Finance and Central Bank. Louise holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Economics from Uppsala University.

Nils Styf President and CEO Hemsö Fastighets AB

Nils Styf is President and CEO of Hemsö Fastighets AB since 2016. Mr Styf has extensive experience from real estate & finance having worked at Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Doughty Hanson & Co, Areim and Citycon before joining Hemsö. Mr Styf is also Chairman of the Board at NP3 Fastigheter AB and Member of the Board at Bonava AB, Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB and Mattsson Fastighetsutveckling AB.

Mr Styf is a graduate of the Stockholm School of Economics.

Dr. Ilija Batljan Founder, CEO and Board Member SBB

CURRENT POSITIONS

• Founder, CEO and Member of the Board of SBB. Managing Director and member of the Board since 2016. Responsible for risk management including sustainability-related risks.

• Founder, Owner, CEO and Board member of Ilija Batljan Invest AB

• Founder and Chairman of the Board of Health Runner AB

• Chairman of the Board of Cryptzone Group AB (previously quoted on First North)

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Deputy CEO and Head of Business at Rikshem AB (2011-2015)

• Vice Chair for Stockholm County Council, (2010-2011)

• Chairman of the Executive Committee in Nynäshamn (2005-2010)

• Under-Secretary at the Swedish Government Offices (2001 -2004)

• Previous positions also include Chair of Södertörn University and Member of the Board of Teligent Telecom, as well as served at the Inter-American Development Bank and has been a visiting scholar at the European Commission, DG ECFIN.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Social Work (demographics, health care and long-term care for the elderly), Stockholm University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics, Stockholm University

Rutger Arnhult CEO Castellum

Born 1967. Master in Economics from Lund University. Employed as CEO since 2022.

Previous positions

Extensive experience and expertise in the finance and real property industry. Financial analysts Handelsbanken Markets, Öhman Fondkommission and Alfred Berg Fondkommission. Former CEO and board member of Corem Property Group AB (publ).

Board assignments

Chairman of the Board of M2 Asset Management AB (publ).

Sven-Olof Johansson CEO Fastpartner

Education: Master in political science from Stockholm University and Stockholm School of Economics.

Other positions: Founder and Managing Director of FastPartner AB (publ), Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Compactor Fastigheter AB and Board member of Autoropa Aktiebolag and STC Interfinans AB.

Daniel Harlid Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Corporate Finance Moody's Investors Service

Daniel Harlid is a Senior Analyst – Vice President in the EMEA Corporate Finance Group based in Stockholm, Sweden. He is responsible for a portfolio of investment grade and sub-investment grade companies within the European container shipping sector as well as in the logistics industry. Additionally, he covers investment grade issuers in the Nordic manufacturing sector.  Daniel joined Moody’s in 2017. Prior to this, he was a portfolio manager at Cicero Fonder managing funds with both investment grade and high yield mandates. Daniel started his career as an equity analyst for Handelsbanken Capital Markets.

Arvid Lindqvist Portfolio Manager / Head of Research Catella

• Head of Analysis, Catella Property Fund Investment 2022–
• Head of Analysis at Catella Corporate Finance 2015–2022. Responsible for macroeconomic analysis on the Swedish real estate market.
• Chief economist at Newsec during 2012–2014
• Various positions at Stångåstaden and Newsec 2005–2012.

Marie Elvesol Associate Managing Director - Global Head of Investor Management & Country Manager Sweden Moody's Ratings

Marie Elvesol is the global Head of Investor Management and part of the Commercial team, and also Country Manager and Director of the Nordic subsidiary, Moody’s Ratings (Nordics AB). Marie leads a team of senior professionals focused on deepening our relationships with senior investors around the world. Marie drives strategic alignment and collaboration with Ratings & Research and Global Strategy & Research with the goal of nurturing and growing our strategic investor relationships, diversifying our sphere of influence and expanding our investor footprint and market voice. 

Marie joined MIS Commercial in 2016 and was instrumental in setting up our office in Stockholm, Sweden. Combined with her Country Manager role, she previously served as Sub Regional Head for the Nordics in the EMEA Relationship Management team and have held leadership positions with Nasdaq and Nordic banks with experience from working closely with issuers and capital market stakeholders through her roles during her career. As a seasoned manager, Marie has proven experience in leading diverse teams and working with multiple stakeholders in global organisations.

Marie has been an ambassador in CSR initiatives and she has worked in was selected as a member in Moody’s FinTech and Innovation Programme with Cornell University. Marie holds an Executive MBA in Management, Strategy and Finance.

Anders Kvist Senior Advisor to the Director-General Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority

Anders Kvist is a Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the SFSA, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Before joining the SFSA in 2018, Mr Kvist worked for 30 years in senior positions for various Nordic banks, asset managers and insurance companies. Between 2012 and 2018, he was Deputy CEO and CFO of Kungsleden AB (publ), a listed Swedish property management company.

Mr Kvist a graduate of the Stockholm School of Economics and read Russian and History at the universities of Uppsala and Stockholm, respectively.

Martin Flodén Deputy Governor Riksbank

Martin Flodén took up the post of Deputy Governor of the Riksbank on 22 May 2013 with a term of office of five years. Flodén´s term of office has been extended with six years until 21 May 2024.

Martin Flodén is professor of economics at Stockholm University. Mr Flodén has previously been a member of the Economic Council of Sweden, the Swedish Fiscal Policy Council and the Swedish Centre for Business and Policy Studies' Economic Policy Group.

Louise Welin Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, EMEA Banking Moody's Investors Service

Louise joined Moody’s in November 2016 and is the lead analyst for most large Nordic banks. 

Prior to joining Moody’s, Louise spent nine years at Standard & Poor’s. She initially worked as a senior credit analyst in the Sovereign and International Public Finance Group, and thereafter in the Financial Institutions Group - during the global financial crisis. The last 4 ½ years at S&P, Louise headed up the rating agency’s Banking Industry Country Risk Assessments (BICRAs), the key element of bank ratings, globally.

Prior to working at Standard & Poor’s, Louise spent ten years at the European Commission in Brussels, primarily working with macroeconomic forecasts and analysis at the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN), and a couple of years working with EU affairs at the Swedish Ministry of Finance and Central Bank. Louise holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Economics from Uppsala University.

Mattias Persson Group Chief Economist & Head of Research Swedbank

Mattias Persson earned his PhD in Economics from Lund in 2001. After graduation, he worked for the Riksbank, followed by Nordea, moving back to the Riksbank to become its Head of Financial Stability in 2007. He rejoined Nordea in 2013 as Head of Group Funding, a position he left in 2016 to become Chief Economist at the Swedish National Debt Office (Riksgälden).

Since 2020, Mattias Persson is the Group Chief Economist as well as Head of Research at Swedbank. Additionally, he has held position in several international organizations, including the IMF and the Bank of International Settlements.

Peter Werleus Portfolio Manager Norron Asset Management

Peter has a Master of Science from Lund University. He has an extensive experience in analysis and portfolio management. In 1999 Peter began as an equity analyst at Orkla Securities. Four years later he went to Handelsbanken working with equity research as well as being responsible for the Telecom Group. 

In 2004 Peter began at HQ Bank, where he worked being responsible for portfolio allocation. Since 2008, Peter has been active portfolio manager at Carnegie, and the manager responsible for Carnegie Corporate Bonds. 

In November 2012 Peter took his role as portfolio manager for Norron Premium.

Sarah Carlson Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk Moody's Investors Service

Sarah has been the lead analyst for most countries in the European Union, and is also a former lead analyst for the United States. She is currently the lead analyst for France and Italy, among other European countries. She is also one of the Sovereign Risk Group’s global spokespeople. 

She joined Moody’s in 2009 after completing a Sloan Fellowship at the London Business School. Prior to this academic sabbatical, she spent seven years at the Financial Services Authority in London where she headed the regulator’s Risk Analysis area and acted as its chief macroeconomist. Before joining the FSA, she worked in Dun & Bradstreet’s Economic Analysis Group for six years, where she was the organisation’s Deputy Chief Economist. 

She holds an MA in European Studies (with a concentration in Economics and Finance) from the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University in Washington, DC and an AB with a double major in Government and History from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in the United States. She is a CFA Charterholder and is co-chair of the Macroeconomic Committee of the CFA Society France. She is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States and is based in Paris.

Dr. Ilija Batljan Founder, CEO and Board Member SBB

CURRENT POSITIONS

• Founder, CEO and Member of the Board of SBB. Managing Director and member of the Board since 2016. Responsible for risk management including sustainability-related risks.

• Founder, Owner, CEO and Board member of Ilija Batljan Invest AB

• Founder and Chairman of the Board of Health Runner AB

• Chairman of the Board of Cryptzone Group AB (previously quoted on First North)

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Deputy CEO and Head of Business at Rikshem AB (2011-2015)

• Vice Chair for Stockholm County Council, (2010-2011)

• Chairman of the Executive Committee in Nynäshamn (2005-2010)

• Under-Secretary at the Swedish Government Offices (2001 -2004)

• Previous positions also include Chair of Södertörn University and Member of the Board of Teligent Telecom, as well as served at the Inter-American Development Bank and has been a visiting scholar at the European Commission, DG ECFIN.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Social Work (demographics, health care and long-term care for the elderly), Stockholm University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics, Stockholm University

Sven-Olof Johansson CEO Fastpartner

Education: Master in political science from Stockholm University and Stockholm School of Economics.

Other positions: Founder and Managing Director of FastPartner AB (publ), Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Compactor Fastigheter AB and Board member of Autoropa Aktiebolag and STC Interfinans AB.