Swedish Export Credit Corporation aims to increase customer value and growth
Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has financed the development and success of Swedish export companies for over 60 years and has made significant progress in integrating sustainability into its operations. Now, two new business areas are being created: Customer Relations & Sustainability and Global Trade & Export Finance, with the aim of further increasing customer value and contributing even more to the international competitiveness of Swedish export companies.
Swedish exports account for over 50 percent of Sweden's GDP. A strong Swedish export sector is crucial for employment, prosperity, and growth. By offering stable, competitive, and long-term financing, SEK strengthens the competitiveness of export companies and contributes to jobs and sustainable growth in Sweden.
Customer Relations & Sustainability integrated for increased customer value
As part of making sustainability a natural part of the business and creating added value in customer dialogue, a unified business area, Customer Relations & Sustainability, is being established. Maria Simonson, who since April 26, 2024, has been the acting head of Customer Relations in addition to her regular role as Sustainability Manager, will take on the role of Head of Customer Relations & Sustainability. Maria has worked at SEK for three years and has extensive experience in the banking sector.
"At SEK, sustainability is a natural and integrated part of our business. Given Maria's strong leadership and her broad and deep expertise in financing on sustainable grounds, she is the right person to lead the expanded business area. We believe that merging business with sustainability is the future and will lead to increased benefits for Swedish companies," says SEK's CEO Magnus Montan.
New business area, Global Trade & Export Finance
To further develop the export and project financing business, SEK is strengthening the organization and creating a new function, Global Trade & Export Finance, which will be led by Jens Hedar. Jens has many years of experience at SEK and, prior to his current role, served as Head of Customer Relations.
"Given Jens' extensive experience and his strong drive for business, he is a natural choice to lead the new business area, Global Trade & Export Finance. The focus will be on strengthening SEK's contribution to the competitiveness of Swedish export companies by proactively offering financing solutions that enable increased trade and exports," says Magnus Montan.
In connection with this, Pontus Davidsson, head of SEK’s previous business area International Financing, will take on a new role with responsibility for developing SEK's strategic relationships and business generation within the business area.
The changes took effect on March 1, 2025.
Katarina Daniels
Chief Press and Communication Officer
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Email: Katarina.Daniels@sek.se
About SEK
The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) is a commercially driven, state-owned company that provides financing to Swedish exporters, their subcontractors, subsidiaries, and international buyers of Swedish products and services. SEK’s financing supports the growth of companies, creating new jobs and driving economic activity in Sweden. Additionally, SEK promotes the transition to a more sustainable society, both within Sweden and globally. Find out more: www.sek.se