Andra AP-fonden (AP2) has appointed Anna Hammer as its new Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Anna is currently Chief Investment Officer at Länsförsäkringar Liv.

Anna previously held the position of Chief Economist at Länsförsäkringar and her prior experience includes fixed income strategy. Before that, she worked at the Ministry of Finance and the National Institute of Economic Research. Anna holds a PhD in Economics from Stockholm University.

Eva Halvarsson, CEO of AP2, comments:

“We are very pleased with the recruitment of Anna Hammer. Anna has a deep and broad knowledge experience from investment, macroeconomics and leadership. She is an appreciated and communicative leader and has a strong commitment to AP2’s important mission. I am convinced that Anna is the right person to continue the development of our asset management.”

Anna Hammer, incoming Chief Investment Officer:

“I look forward to taking on the important assignment of managing the pension funds of the Swedish people. AP2 has undergone significant changes over the past year, and I now have the privilege of continuing the implementation together with the Fund’s competent organisation.”

Anna will take up the position this spring. She succeeds Erik Kleväng Callert.