Patrik Svensson appointed new CEO of AP2

Patrik Svensson has been appointed new CEO of Andra AP-fonden (AP2). He will take up the position on 1 June 2027, when Eva Halvarsson will retire after 20 years as CEO of AP2.

Patrik Svensson joins AP2 from Nordea, where he is responsible for the bank’s corporate banking operations in western Sweden, as well as its national real estate business within Business Banking. He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector, including 20 years in leadership roles. During his career, he has held several senior leadership positions in corporate banking and other areas of the financial markets, and has extensive experience of capital markets, risk management and organisational development. He also has board experience, including in the life insurance and pensions sector.

“Patrik Svensson has the experience, expertise and leadership qualities required to lead AP2 forward and continue developing the organisation, with a focus on long-term returns, responsibility and AP2’s important role in the pension system. We are very pleased that he has accepted the position,” says Niklas Johansson, Chair of the Board of AP2.

“I am delighted and honoured to have been entrusted with the role of CEO of AP2. The mission is meaningful and matters to many people. I look forward to getting to know the employees and working with them to continue developing AP2, generating long-term returns and contributing to a strong Swedish pension system,” says Patrik Svensson.

Change of CEO after 20 years

After 20 years, Eva Halvarsson leaves an organisation that has developed both as an institutional investor and as an organisation. Under her leadership, AP2 has strengthened its work on long-term returns, responsible investment and active ownership. She has also helped to build a strong and open culture, with a high level of expertise and a clear focus on AP2’s long-term mission. Eva Halvarsson has also played a leading role in the development of AP2’s Female Representation Index, which has monitored the representation of women on boards and executive management teams of Swedish listed companies since 2003.

“Eva has made a clear mark on AP2 during her time as CEO. Through strong leadership and great commitment, she has driven AP2’s development and has been an important force in matters concerning both AP2 and the common mission of the AP Funds. On behalf of the Board and personally, I would like to thank Eva for everything she has achieved during her 20 years as CEO of AP2,” says Niklas Johansson, Chair of the Board of AP2.

For further information, please contact:

Niklas Johansson, Chair of the Board of AP2, info@ap2.se, switchboard: +46 (0)31 704 29 00

Cecilia Wide, Head of Communications at AP2, cecilia.wide@ap2.se, mobile: +46 (0)702 79 79 12

Andra AP-fonden (AP2) manages pension assets on behalf of the Swedish people and works to ensure that both current and future pensioners receive a good pension. Our ambition is to be a leading asset manager in a changing world. To generate strong long-term returns while balancing risk, we invest responsibly, globally and across a broad range of asset classes. We create value both by generating strong returns and by promoting sustainable development for people and the environment. This contributes to good pensions for all generations. www.ap2.se