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BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Sofia Lönnqvist as Co-Head of Financial Institutions Coverage




Sofia Lönnqvist has been promoted to Co-Head of Financial Institutions Coverage (FIC) in the Nordic region at BNP Paribas.  As Co-Head, Sofia will work alongside Fredrik Fremberg in driving the group’s FIC strategy across the Nordics, building firm-wide long-term client relationships in partnership with key stakeholders. For the time being, Sofia will also continue to oversee and stay closely involved in the Nordic and Irish FIG DCM business.

Sofia joins FIC after successfully heading the Nordic & Irish FIG DCM businesses since 2021. Prior to that she spent 8 years at Barclays. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge through past experiences in  DCM, FIG Rating Advisory and Debt Investor Relations at Barclays, as well as Credit Risk Analysis at UBS and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Sofia will continue to be based in Stockholm.

“The Nordic region has a strong Banking and Institutions sector, which is a key client segment for BNP Paribas as we continue to invest in the region, says Eirik Winter, CEO for BNP Paribas Group Nordic region.

“I am really impressed by and proud of what BNP Paribas have achieved in the Nordic region. Our deep knowledge of the local markets and understanding of the needs of our Nordic financial institutions clients, combined with the power of our global reach and full-service offering, really enables us to support the ambitions of our clients and be a trusted long-term and sustainable partner for them. I truly look forward to driving our growth agenda, and accompany our clients on their journeys together with our excellent team”, says Sofia Lönnqvist, Co-Head Financial Institutions Coverage Nordic region



Jennie Casselborg
Head of Communications & Company Engagement
+46 (0)708-950 135
jennie.casselborg@bnpparibas.com

About BNP Paribas BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability.

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