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Åke Nordlander appointed new Director General of EKN
The Swedish Government has appointed Åke Nordlander as Director General of the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN). He will assume his position on 1 September, with his appointment running until 2031.
Åke Nordlander comes from the Ministry of Finance, where he is Head of Budget. He has extensive experience from EKN, having served on the agency's board since 2015.
"I am delighted that Åke Nordlander has accepted the position of Director General and Head of EKN. The agency plays a central role in the government's support for the internationalisation and export financing of Swedish companies," says Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa.
Åke Nordlander succeeds Anna-Karin Jatko, who has been Director General of EKN for nine years.
“Together with Sweden's innovative export companies and all its dedicated employees, EKN's activities successfully contribute to Swedish growth and international competitiveness. With Åke Nordlander as Director General, EKN is well equipped to continue promoting Swedish exports at a time when the playing field is changing and expanding,” says Anna-Karin Jatko.
