Annika Falkengren facts for kids
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Annika Falkengren
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| Born | 12 April 1962 Bangkok, Thailand
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Education | 1987 BSc Business Administration and economics, Stockholm University |
| Occupation | Managing Partner at Lombard Odier |
| Years active | 1987 to present |
Annika Falkengren is a well-known Swedish business leader. She was a top manager, called a Managing Partner, at a company called Lombard Odier Group from 2017 to 2023. Before that, she was the President and CEO of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) from 2005 to 2017. She spent most of her early career at SEB.
Annika Falkengren has been on the boards of many companies. She has also won several awards. One of the most notable is being named by Fortune Magazine as one of the most powerful women in global business many times.
She lives in Geneva, Switzerland, with her family.
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Annika Falkengren's Early Life and Education
Annika Falkengren was born on April 12, 1962, in Bangkok, Thailand. Her parents were diplomats for the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This means they worked for the Swedish government in another country.
She later moved back to Sweden for her schooling. She attended the Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket boarding school. After that, she went to Stockholm University. In 1987, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics.
Annika Falkengren's Professional Career
Annika Falkengren started her career at SEB in 1987. She joined the bank's special training program for new graduates. She worked her way up through many different jobs. Most of her roles were in the bank's capital markets business. This part of the bank deals with buying and selling stocks and bonds.
In 2005, she became the President and CEO of SEB. She held this important position until 2017. Then, she left SEB to join Lombard Odier. There, she became a Managing Partner. She worked in this role until December 2023.
At Lombard Odier, Annika Falkengren was in charge of several important areas. These included Finance (managing money), Risk (making sure the company didn't take too many chances), and Marketing. She also led a committee focused on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This means making sure the company acts in a way that benefits society and the environment. She also oversaw the 1Roof project. This project was about building a new main office for Lombard Odier in Geneva.
Being on Company Boards
Annika Falkengren is currently a member of several Boards of Directors. A Board of Directors is a group of people who help guide a company. For example, she is on the board of a Swedish tech lending company called Ark Capital.
In the past, she has also been on the boards of other big companies. These include Munich Re, Volkswagen, Scania, Securitas, FAM, and Mentor Sweden. She also chaired the Swedish Bankers' Association.
Awards and Recognition
Annika Falkengren has received many awards and honors for her work. Fortune magazine often listed her as one of the top 10 most powerful women in business. This shows her strong influence in the business world.
In 2012, she won the European Banker of the Year Award. This award came from the Euro Finance Group. Also, in 2005 and 2013, a Swedish business magazine called Veckans Affarer named her one of the most powerful women in Swedish business.
In 2016, the King of Sweden gave her the Gold Medal of the 12th size of the Order of the Seraphim ribbon. This is a very high honor in Sweden. In 2014, she received the Lucia Trade Award. This award is given by the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce. Since 2011, she has also been a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.
