Following the succession process initiated on 7 July 2026, the Board of
Directors of ABG Sundal Collier ("ABGSC" or "the Group") has appointed Sverre
Tyrhaug as CEO of the Group. Tyrhaug will assume the role during Q4.
Kristian B. Fyksen will continue as interim CEO until Tyrhaug takes up the
position and will thereafter continue as Head of Investment Banking. Upon
assuming the role, Tyrhaug will also become CEO of ABG Sundal Collier ASA in
Norway. Erik Skog will continue as interim CEO of ABG Sundal Collier AB in
Sweden and as Head of Investment Banking Sweden.
"Following a thorough succession process, the Board is pleased to appoint Sverre
as CEO of ABGSC. He has a proven track record in leadership, culture and
strategic development, combined with extensive experience advising clients on
capital markets and M&A. His profile complements the deep commercial and market
expertise already present within the Executive Committee and will support the
organisation's continued focus on clients, deal-making and execution. The Board
believes this combination makes him well suited to lead ABGSC into its next
phase," says Knut Brundtland, Chairman of ABGSC.
Tyrhaug has served as Managing Partner of Thommessen since 2013 and brings
considerable experience in leading an independent professional services firm in
a competitive, client-facing market.
"ABGSC has a strong position as a leading independent Nordic investment bank,
built on exceptional people, close client relationships and a distinctive
partnership culture. I am honoured by the opportunity to lead the firm and look
forward to working with Kristian, the Executive Committee, partners and
colleagues across the Group to build on ABGSC's strengths and create long-term
value for our clients, employees, partners and shareholders," says Sverre
Tyrhaug.
"The Board would also like to thank Kristian for his strong and committed
leadership during the transition. He will continue in the important role as Head
of Investment Banking, with full focus on further developing our core business
to achieve our ambitious goals and pursuing the significant commercial
opportunities across products and geographies," says Knut Brundtland.
"Until Sverre assumes the role, my full focus remains on leading ABGSC. I look
forward to working closely with him to ensure a smooth transition. Thereafter, I
am excited to focus fully on accelerating the development and significant
potential of our Investment Banking business, which is the priority growth area
for the Group going forward," says Kristian B. Fyksen.
Sverre Tyrhaug has expressed an intention to acquire 1,000,000 ABGSC shares in
the market following the announcement of the appointment, subject to applicable
market-abuse rules.
For further information:
Knut Brundtland, Chairman, +47 400 62 020
Sverre Tyrhaug, Incoming CEO, +47 415 36 100
Kristian B. Fyksen, Interim CEO, +47 480 16 152
Anna Tropp, Head of Communications, +46 722 309 417
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