“Björn Wahlroos end as Nordea’s chairman”
“Nordea chairman Björn Wahlroos ends. “
“the News comes the day after Nordea released its financial statements where it appeared that the bank continues to fight an uphill battle.”
“To the new chairman of the board is proposed Torbjörn Magnusson, today ceo of If Skadeförsäkring.”
“for the spring general meeting Björn Wahlroos, announced nomineringsrådet that he, after eight years, leaves the position as chairman of the board. “
“instead, it is proposed Torbjörn Magnusson to become chairman, according to a press release from Nordea.”
“On Wednesday released Nordea in its financial statements where it appeared that the bank has continued to struggle. The bank’s share of new housing loans fell and Christer Gardell – with aktivistfonden Cevian Capital – expressed itself, among other things, critical to the outcome in an interview with the news agency Reuters. “
“Gardell insists, however, in a written comment that the Cevian not have petat Wahlroos:”
“”80% are idiots””
“Björn Wahlroos has throughout his career been known as controversial and provocative. A rubrikskapare that left few untouched – as when he during a performance in Denmark, gave his view of how the financial sector would be handled:”
“– About 80% of people are idiots, at least when it comes to money. The financial sector is about to move the money from the 80 percent who lack ideas to the 20% that has it, then said Wahlroos, according to the site Finance.dk.”
“press Conference later in the day.”
“Torbjörn Magnusson proposed as new chairman today ceo of If Skadeförsäkring, a role he now leaves.”
“the TT has sought him, but he will not give any comments before the press conference, which is held at 12 o’clock Swedish time.”
“Christer Gardell does a thumbs up for replacement:”