Fredrik Reinfeldt
Former Prime Minister of Sweden | Sweden
Fredrik Reinfeldt is the former Prime Minister of Sweden (2006-2014) during which he also led the Moderate Party with a focus on liberal economic policies and social inclusivity. Mr Reinfeldt is currently the chairman of the Swedish Football Association and Visita, which represents over 8000 enterprises in the hospitality sector in Sweden. During his tenure as Prime Minister, Sweden saw economic growth and stability. Reinfeldt advocated for environmental sustainability and immigration integration. Post-office, he served as an Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (2016-2020) and currently sits on the board of Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt Näringsliv), contributing to discussions on global governance and development while shaping Swedish business landscape. Reinfeldt's pragmatic leadership and progressive values remain influential in Swedish politics and beyond.
Przemek Gdański
CEO | BNP Paribas Bank Polska
Przemek Gdański has been the CEO of BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. since November 1, 2017, and serves as Territory Head for all BNP Paribas Group companies in Poland.
Przemek graduated from the University of Gdańsk (MSc in Economics) and completed a one-year program in international banking and finance at Loughborough University in the UK. He participated in several professional and executive development programs at leading business schools around the world, such as IESE Business School (Advanced Management Program), Harvard Business School, London Business School, the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley, Ashridge–Hult International Business School, HEC, Columbia Business School and INSEAD.
He has over 30 years of international banking experience. He has worked at leading banks in Poland and abroad, and since 2006 served on the management boards of banks Calyon (as CEO), BPH, Pekao SA and mBank.
Since 2019, he has been deputy president of Polish Confederation of Private Employers Lewiatan and a member of the advisory boards of Digital University. Since 2021, he has served as a+ member of the UN Global Compact Network Poland Programme Committee. The same year, he became a member of the advisory board of the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw and a partner in the prestigious international G100 Denim Club, an organization comprising leaders promoting gender parity and equality. He has chaired the council of the BNP Paribas Foundation since 2017.
In 2021, he was distinguished with the Market Visionary Award, granted by the IT@BANK conference. In 2019, he was named CEO of the Year by The Heart Warsaw, and Bank Manager of the Year 2018 by Gazeta Bankowa. In 2018, he won the title of Digital Shaper from the Digital Poland Foundation for outstanding contribution to digital transformation.
He has a proven record of supporting diversity, gender equality and women’s entrepreneurship. In March 2018, he was awarded Male Champion of Change accolade presented by Success Written with Lipstick Foundation.
A chess player with FIDE Master title, years ago member of the Polish national junior team, former president of the Polish Chess Federation.
Erki Kilu started at LHV in 2008 and has held various management positions within the company. He was the CEO at LHV Pank in Estonia from 2008 to 2020. From 2021, is the CEO at LHV Bank in the UK. He is building a new full-service bank in the UK. Erki holds a BBA, an MBA and an MSc in Engineering. Erki is a Fellow of the Chartered Banker Institute, former Chairman of the Estonian Banking Association, and a European Banking Federation Board member.
Mikael Wigell
Research Director | Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Mikael Wigell is Research Director at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. He is also Adjunct Professor in International Political Economy at the Tampere University and Non-Resident Associate at the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE). He earned his PhD at the London School of Economics and he has been a Visiting Fellow at the Changing Character of War Centre, Oxford University. He has also been a Member of the Development Policy Committee of the Finnish Government and President of the Finnish International Studies Association. His work on geostrategy, geoeconomics, resilience policies and hybrid threats has appeared in scholarly journals such as International Affairs, World Development, The Washington Quarterly, Democratization, Comparative Strategy, and Global Affairs. He appears regularly in European media and has written a number of policy reports for the European Parliament and the Government of Finland. His latest book is as editor of the volume Geo-economics and Power Politics in the 21st Century (Routledge, 2018; 2020).
Alex MacLean
Head of Cyber Security for Europe, Middle East & Africa | Citi
Alex MacLean is Citi’s Head of Cyber Security for Europe, Middle East & Africa. He joined Citi in June 2021 as Chief Information for Citi Europe Plc. He has overall responsibility for Cyber security in each of the 22 countries in Europe and across the Middle East and Africa. Alex leads Citi’s Chief Information Security Office (CISO) in the region including on areas such as regulatory management, strategy and project delivery. In recent years, Alex has been instrumental in both the enactment of DORA and coordinating Citi’s cyber readiness through the ongoing crisis in Russia, Ukraine.
Alex has close to 20 years' experience in private industry and prior to joining Citi has worked in multiple roles including CISO for Barclays Corporate Banking and head of Cyber Services at Sogeti, a Capgemini company.
Sampsa Laine
CEO | Alisa Bank
Sampsa Laine is a transformative leader with a proven track record in steering company turnarounds, digital transformations, and strategic innovations. With over two decades of expertise, Sampsa has led diverse organisations across banking, digital services, and trade. Currently CEO at Alisa Bank Plc, he is focused on building a leading Nordic partner bank and Banking-as-a-Service provider.
Johan Javeus
Senior Economist | SEB Group
Johan Javeus is SEB’s Senior Economist. He joined SEB in 2004 as an FX strategist from Svenska Handelsbanken and has more than 20 years of experience in Macro, FX and Fixed income analysis. Today Johan’s main focus lies in topical research of new and hot trends in the economy and financial markets. He has a bachelor’s degree from Uppsala university. Johan is an excellent and highly sought after public speaker.
Hanna-Mari Manninen
Partner, Head of Strategic Advisory | Dittmar & Indrenius
Hanna-Mari Manninen works as an attorney and heads Dittmar & Indrenius' Strategic Advisory services. She has extensive experience in financing and financial regulation with in-depth knowledge of payment services regulation. Her industry passion lies in fintech and she is also known for being a passionate advocate for good governance and sustainability. Chambers has ranked Hanna-Mari in Band 1 for fintech in Finland in Chambers Fintech Legal for several years.
Hanna-Mari regularly advises leading corporations and financial institutions, including their boards, on strategic compliance matters, often in the context of significant corporate transactions, crisis management or regulatory questions.
In addition to her legal expertise, Hanna-Mari is an experienced member and chair of boards and general meetings. Currently, she serves also as a chair of the Board of UN Women Finland.
Teemu Kettula
Nordic Compliance Stream Lead | Suomen Asiakastieto
Teemu Kettula is the Compliance Stream Lead at Enento Group Oyj in the Nordic region. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to innovating, identifying, and building market-winning Nordic Compliance products. These products help Enento’s customers maintain regulatory compliance and enhance their end customers’ user experience, such as by streamlining the onboarding process with high-quality data. With 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, Teemu has worked at leading banks in Finland and Switzerland and in Compliance data management companies across the Nordics. He previously served as the Product Owner of Invidem AB (2019-2023), where he collaborated closely with the founding Nordic banks to develop the company from the Nordic KYC Data Standard to a fully operational process, delivering high data quality and a smooth user experience. Teemu closely follows changes in the European regulatory landscape, with a particular focus on Anti-Money Laundering/Compliance environment. Teemu also follows the Compliance services and data markets, especially within the Nordic start-up scene. This focus is crucial as these areas rapidly evolve to address the regulatory challenges faced by financial institutions.
Liisa Kanniainen
VP, Strategic Lead | Nordea
Liisa Kanniainen is a leader and innovator in the financial industry with over two decades of experience at Nordea. Currently serving as VP Strategic Lead, Liisa focuses on redefining customer experiences and business processes through advanced digital solutions. With a strong background in transaction banking, open banking, and API-driven strategies, she has been at the forefront of launching impactful cash management services that enhance corporate customer satisfaction. A passionate advocate for digital transformation, Liisa has delivered insightful keynotes on embedded banking and platformisation, shaping the future of corporate banking ecosystems.
Sari Tegström
Strategic Relationship Director, Banking and Finance | Dun & Bradstreet Europe
Sari Tegström is the Strategic Relationship Director at Dun & Bradstreet Europe, specialising in advancing enterprise banking and financial relationships across the Nordic region. With expertise in Data & Analytics, SaaS sales, and regulatory technology, Sari empowers clients to drive data-centric strategies, streamline compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. She is dedicated to delivering impactful solutions that foster smarter decision-making in the financial industry.
Jani Ristimäki
Senior Manager, Head of Financial Services Finland | BearingPoint
Jani Ristimäki is a Senior Manager and Head of Financial Services at BearingPoint Finland, with over 20 years of experience in banking, financial services, and management consulting. Jani is a digital business strategist specialising in data-driven transformation, fintech, open banking, and digital ecosystems. He is passionate about leveraging innovative strategies to address the intersection of digital phenomena, societal impacts, and evolving consumer behaviour.
Panu Peltola
Principal Compliance Officer | Danske Bank
Panu Peltola is a Compliance Risk Manager with extensive expertise in both traditional and decentralised finance. Currently serving as Principal Compliance Officer at Danske Bank, he leads compliance for Corporate Banking across the Nordics. With a career spanning roles such as Chief Compliance Officer at LocalBitcoins and senior compliance positions in investment and wealth management, Panu has demonstrated exceptional leadership in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Markus Huhdanpää
CEO & Founder | Sortter
Markus Huhdanpää is the CEO and co-founder of Sortter Oy, Finland’s most trusted financial comparison service. Under his leadership, Sortter has redefined transparency and fairness in financial services, helping banks and customers alike make smarter financial decisions. An entrepreneur at heart, Markus specialises in creating scalable solutions that meet evolving market needs. At Sortter, he continues to expand the company’s offerings and international footprint, empowering individuals with financial clarity and choice.
And many more! View the full list of speakers on the Nordic Banking Forum website.
