Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ) named Maria Andersson CEO of unit Stadshypotek AB (publ), effective Feb. 15, 2018.
Andersson, who is CEO of Handelsbanken Finans AB, will succeed Ulrica Kirkegaard, who will take on a role preparing and managing Handelsbanken's activities related to Britain's EU departure. Andersson will become a member of Handelbanken's senior management, while Kirkegaard will leave senior management.
A new CEO for Handelsbanken Finans will be recruited in due course, according to Handelsbanken
Handelsbanken also named Anders Fagerdahl head of its regional bank in southeast Sweden, effective Dec. 29. Fagerdahl, who is head of Handelsbanken's Singapore operations, will become a member of the bank's senior management, as well.
Göran Stille will step down as head of the southeast regional bank and become a senior adviser, with particular responsibility for international regional bank boards and subsidiary boards. He will remain a member of senior management.
