Most recently, Niklas Söderström served as CEO of Ruth Asset Management, where he has worked since 2021. He has previously held senior positions within the Öhman Group and worked as a portfolio manager at the Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP3). Born in 1977, Niklas holds a degree in economics from Stockholm University.

"We are delighted to introduce Niklas Söderström as the new CEO of our fund company. Niklas is a strategic and inclusive leader with a strong customer focus. He brings extensive experience in managing and developing asset management firms at both the Nordic and international levels," says Rasmus Järborg, Chief Product Officer & Deputy CEO of Nordnet.

"I warmly welcome Niklas as the new CEO of Nordnet Fonder. With his broad expertise and experience, he will bring significant value to both the fund company and our fund unit holders," says Tonika Hirdman, Chair of the Board of Nordnet Fonder.

Carl Fredrik Lagerholm, the current CEO of Nordnet Fonder, has led the company since 2021 and will now move on to external assignments.

"Under Carl Fredrik's leadership, Nordnet Fonder has built a solid organization, demonstrated strong growth, and successfully launched multiple funds. Together with the Board, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Carl Fredrik for his dedication and valuable contributions, and wish him all the best in the future," says Rasmus Järborg.

Niklas Söderström will assume the role of CEO of Nordnet Fonder following approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

"Nordnet is one of the strongest brands in the savings market, and I am very excited to take on the role as CEO of Nordnet Fonder. The fund company has achieved remarkable progress, attracting approximately SEK 70 billion in savings capital, building a robust infrastructure, and assembling a highly skilled organization in a short period of time. My background in asset management and banking, combined with Nordnet's market-leading platform and innovative strength, provides us with excellent opportunities to continue developing our offering for the fund savers," says Niklas Söderström, incoming CEO of Nordnet Fonder.