Danske Bank has appointed Linda Fagerlund as the new CEO of Danske Bank Sweden. Linda Fagerlund succeeds Johanna Norberg, who will focus on her role as Head of Business Customers for the Nordic region and her position as a member of Danske Bank’s Group Executive Committee.
Linda Fagerlund has worked at Danske Bank for more than 20 years, holding senior positions across several business areas, including Corporate & Institutions and Wealth Management. She currently leads Danske Bank’s Nordic Commercial Real Estate business, a role she has held since 2021.
“I am very pleased with the appointment and look forward to working with the leaders and employees in the Swedish organization to continue developing the bank. Our shared goal is to deliver excellent services and solutions that meet our customers’ needs. We will achieve this by focusing on innovation and customer satisfaction,” says Linda Fagerlund.
Since 2022, Linda Fagerlund has also served on the board of Realkredit Danmark A/S, which is part of the Danske Bank Group.
“The Swedish market is extremely important to us, and our objective is to continue growing profitably across all business areas. With Linda’s extensive and broad experience and competence, she will contribute strong commercial drive and leadership,” says Carsten Egeriis, Group CEO of Danske Bank.
Linda Fagerlund will assume her new position on January 1, 2025. She will continue to lead the Commercial Real Estate business at the Nordic level alongside her role as CEO for Danske Bank Sweden.