Appointments Sponsored by Appointments Nordea appoints Nina Arkilahti as head of business banking Published: 20th February 2020 Share Nina Arkilahti has been appointed by Nordea as head of business banking and a member of the group leadership team. Arkilahti (pictured) moves from Handelsbanken Finland where she has served as country head since 2010. Prior to that she held several senior management roles at Handelsbanken, including general manager at Handelsbanken Germany. Frank Vang-Jensen, president and group chief executive officer, said: “She has a strong track record of building and maintaining corporate customer relationships, a deep understanding of the Nordic financial sector and is a very seasoned leader.” The appointment is subject to regulatory approval ahead of her August 1, 2020 start date. Until then, Ari Kaperi, country senior executive for Finland, will serve as acting head of business banking. The business banking division of Nordea serves around 550,000 small and mid-sized corporate customers in its home markets. Finance Connect Finance Connect brings you news and updates about UK and European auto, equipment and asset finance providers. Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories AppointmentsBNP Paribas Leasing Solutions appoints Ian Swindell to lead OST and Healthcare PeopleECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027 AppointmentsBNP Paribas Leasing Solutions appoints new UK and Ireland ELS leadership team
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