Euroclear Sweden Names Hanna Vainio as New CEO
Euroclear Sweden has appointed Hanna Vainio as its new CEO. This appointment was announced on January 15, 2025, and is effective immediately, pending regulatory approvals. Vainio will also continue to serve as CEO of Euroclear Finland.
Details of the Appointment
Hanna Vainio will lead both Euroclear Sweden and Euroclear Finland. She steps into the role of CEO at Euroclear Sweden while maintaining her position at Euroclear Finland. The appointment is effective immediately but requires regulatory approval before it becomes final.
About Hanna Vainio
Hanna Vainio has been the CEO of Euroclear Finland since 2015. She joined Euroclear in 2006 and has held several leadership positions. Notably, she led the business and IT transformation of Euroclear Finland. It included the successful migration to the European Central Bank’s TARGET2-Securities system in 2023. She also serves as a member of the Euroclear Group Leadership Council.
The appointment aims to strengthen the collaboration between the Swedish and Finnish Central Securities Depositories (CSDs). Vainio’s leadership will continue the transformation journey of Euroclear Sweden, aligning it more closely with Euroclear Finland. This move is expected to enhance their roles as key financial market infrastructures in the Nordic region.
About Euroclear
Euroclear is a Belgium-based financial services company. It specializes in settling securities transactions and the safekeeping and servicing of these securities. It was initially established to handle the settlement of trades in the Eurobond market. Euroclear plays a critical role in the global financial system. It provides post-trade services, including settling domestic and international transactions for bonds, equities, derivatives, and investment funds.
The company operates as an international central securities depository (ICSD) and a central securities depository (CSD) for multiple European markets. Euroclear aims to increase operational efficiency and reduce risk in capital markets. It promotes secure and efficient trading environments.
Summing Up
Hanna Vainio’s appointment will likely drive stronger collaboration between the Swedish and Finnish CSDs and ensure the ongoing transformation of Euroclear Sweden. Her extensive experience at Euroclear positions her well for this dual role.
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