Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in finance industry. Strong professional expertise in Commercial Operations, Negotiation, Leadership, Transformation, Change Management, and Strategic Execution.With more than 25 years of experience in the Nordic financial sector, I’ve worked in leadership roles across multiple countries, focusing on business growth, strategic development, and managing large teams. I have hands-on experience with creditmanagement, P&L responsibility, and leading complex transformations that align business operations with evolving market demands. Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving sustainable financial results.As a leader, I’ve guided teams across different regions, always striving to set clear goals and foster collaboration. Building strong relationships with customers and partners has been a central part of my approach, ensuring that their needs are met while strengthening long-term engagement. Whether managing large corporate clients or developing new markets, I focus on creating solutions that deliver value and support the overall business strategy.I’m eager to bring my experience in business development, leadership, and change management to a forward-thinking organization. I’m passionate about fostering team growth and creating impactful results that drive business success, while maintaining a customer-centric focus.Selected Results:🔹Business Transformation:Restructured Ekspres Bank from country-basedoperations into a unified Nordic organization, enhancing effi ciency and profi tability.🔹Market Expansion: Successfully launched new business areas in Sweden and Norway, boosting market share and improving customer experience through digitalinitiatives.🔹Credit Management and Compliance: Streamlined credit processes to ensure fullcompliance with local regulations, improving credit quality and navigatingregulatory audits smoothly.🔹Strategic Partnerships: Built strong partnerships across the Nordic region,increasing customer engagement and positioning the bank as a market leader.Annika Olssonannikao76@gmail.comMob: +45 41115553
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Commercial Director SmeNetsCopenhagen, Dk -
Nordisk Ceo ( Garden Leave)Bnp Paribas Personal Finance Apr 2020 - PresentSjælland, DanmarkEkspres Bank, BNP Paribas Personal FinanceEkspres Bank is part of BNP Paribas Personal Finance, operating in Denmark, Norway,and Sweden with approximately 300 employees. The bank offers a wide range of financial products, including loans, credit cards, and insurance.As Nordic CEO, I had the overall responsibility for the entire business across three countries. PNL responsibility of 2 B€ and led an organization of 300 employees. In close collaboration with BNP Paribas’ headquarter in France, I ensured that the company complied with local regulations while implementing major business transformations. One of my key tasks was restructuring the company from a country-specific to a unified Nordic organization, enhancing collaboration across the region.Key Achievements:Business transformation: Successfully restructured the organization from country-based operations to a unified Nordic structure.Market expansion: Launched retail operations in Sweden and card operations in Norway.Regulatory compliance: Implemented new administrative processes to ensure full compliance with local regulations.Process optimization: Introduced fully automated application processes, increasing operational efficiency. -
Board MemberIdex Biometrics May 2021 - PresentNorway -
Board MemberCollecti Ab 2024 - PresentStockholm County, Sweden -
Board MemberFinans Og Leasing Jun 2020 - May 2024Denmark
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Board MemberFinans Bolagens Förening Sverige May 2022 - May 2023Sweden
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Deputy CeoEkspres Bank Mar 2017 - Mar 2020Ekspres Bank, BNP Paribas Personal FinanceAs Deputy CEO, I was responsible for all commercial activities across the Nordic region, including P&L for several business lines such as loans, deposits, cards, marketing,resale, and cross-selling. I managed daily operations and was responsible for implementing business strategy, digitalization, and developing new products and channels. In 2017, I led the acquisition and integration of Seven Day Finans, where I focused not only on technical and administrative integration but also on cultural alignment. Additionally, I played a key role in establishing partnerships and expanding our business in the region, including the launch of retail operations in Sweden.Key Achievements:Product development and market expansion: Introduced new business lines and launched retail operations in Sweden.Strategic leadership: Played a key role in the acquisition and integration of SevenDay Finans in Sweden, strengthening the company’s presence in the region.Digitalization: Led digital transformation, focusing on automation and improving the customer experience. -
Nordic Sales DirectorEkspresbank A/S 2011 - Mar 2017Copenhagen Area, DenmarkEkspres BankAs Nordic Sales Director, I was responsible for all sales and P&L in Denmark and Norway, including partnerships with major retail chains such as Jysk, Bilka, Elgiganten, YouSee, and Bauhaus. I worked closely with partners on product development, pricing and customer experiences, while ensuring budget targets were met. A significant part of my role was to build and lead a strong sales team, which focused on acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones, while driving innovation in product development and campaigns that added value for our partners.Key Achievements:Business growth: Successfully launched retail operations in Norway and contributed to regional growth, achieving market leadership in Denmark, a key milestone for the company’s development.Partnership expansion: Developed new partnerships across the Nordic region,increasing market share.Process optimization: Aligned sales processes with BNP Paribas standards following the group’s acquisition. -
SalgschefEkspresbank A/S Apr 2010 - 2011 -
Salgs ChefResurs Bank 2001 - 2010Resurs BankResurs Bank is a Nordic financial institution focused on consumer loans and partnerships across multiple markets.As Sales Manager for external markets, I was responsible for expanding the bank's operations from being primarily Sweden-based to include Denmark, Norway, Finland,and Germany. I led customer service and sales teams in each country and was responsible for credit approvals and regulatory compliance across local markets.Key Achievements:Market expansion: Launched operations in Norway and Finland, resulting in over 500% growth in the external business.International development: Built strong sales and operation department in three new countries within three years.Process efficiency: Implemented streamlined customer service and credit approval processes, improving efficiency across markets.
Annika Olsson Education Details
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Talent Program -
Inhouse Leadership Course -
A Widerange Of Sales And Commercial Courses -
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Intern Ceo Uddannelse
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Annika Olsson attended Talent Program, Inhouse Leadership Course, A Widerange Of Sales And Commercial Courses, Ihm Business School, Intern Ceo Uddannelse.
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