OREANDA-NEWS.  June 10, 2014. As of June 1 Johan Askbom has joined the management team of SEB Latvia, assuming the leading position in credit and risk management area. Johan Askbom has more than 25 years of working experience within SEB group and has acquired extensive knowledge of international business, specializing in crediting.
 
Johan Askbom has graduated from Vaxjo University with a degree in economics and business administration and further broadened his knowledge in risk management and leadership. Mr.Askbom has been following the developments in the Baltic credit market since 2011 as the vice chairman of SEB Eastern Europe Credit Committee.

President of SEB bank Ainars Ozols: "We see that the demand for loans is gradually growing both in private and in business sectors. It is very important for us to maintain continuously high standards of responsible lending while ensuring the necessary support for our clients' aims to purchase a home or develop their businesses. I am certain that Johan's experience, qualifications and insights into Baltic business will be a valuable reinforcement to SEB in Latvia".

The current Head of Credit and Risk in SEB Latvia Gunnar Carlsson who has been working in the management board since December 2011, will continue his career in SEB group in Sweden.