Joakim Rubin says, "I feel sad to be leaving one of the best corporate finance departments in the Nordic region, but I have received a very attractive offer. After 20 years on the sales side, it will be exciting for me to work on the buy side."

 

In addition, Joakim Rubin would like to tone down the significance of his departure. He notes:

 

"Our work is a team effort and Handelsbanken Corporate Finance has the top team in the Nordic region. I am convinced that we will continue to be the leader on the Nordic market. This is especially due to the very strong commitment from Handelsbanken's central management, the regional bank heads and the board. In my 13 years at Handelsbanken, I have not experienced a stronger support for Corporate Finance than that we have had in the past year."

 

According to Per Beckman, head of Handelsbanken Capital Markets, the strategy remains unchanged. He adds:

 

"We have a clearly defined task from group chief executive Pär Boman: Handelsbanken Capital Markets shall be the leading investment bank in the Nordic region. The group's very stable finances and the cooperation that has been developed between the branch offices and Capital Markets give us a unique position."

 

Per Beckman, head of Handelsbanken Capital Markets     

+46 8 229 220

 

Per-Olov Bergström, deputy head of Corporate Finance   

 +46 8 701 3433                                                     

                   

Joakim Rubin, Corporate Finance                         

+46 8 701 4278

 

Johan Lagerström, press officer                              

+46 8 701 1395

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