Gunilla Forsmark-Karlsson leaving SkandiaBanken

Gunilla Forsmark-Karlsson is leaving SkandiaBanken to pursue a new assignment outside of the Skandia group. Mats Göransson has been appointed as acting Chief Executive of SkandiaBanken and will assume his position immediately. "I am happy to see Mats take on the role of heading SkandiaBanken," comments Gert Engman, Executive Vice President of Skandia, Head of the Nordic division and chairman of SkandiaBanken. "His long experience in banking, both in Sweden and internationally, makes him well-suited to take on this responsibility. At the same time I want to thank Gunilla for her commitment and commendable work for SkandiaBanken, and wish her the best of luck in her future pursuits." Mats Göransson has been with Skandia since 2000 and has held several positions within the group, most recently as head of Skandia's private healthcare operation in the Nordic division. For enquiries, please contact: Gert Engman, Head of Nordic division, tel. +46-8-788 17 81 Gunilla Svensson, Press Manager, tel. +46-8-788 42 97 SkandiaBanken S-106 55 Stockholm, Sweden Telephone +46-8-463 60 00 Telefax +46-8-463 60 05 www.skandia.se