When Bonnesen, hours before the bank’s annual general meeting, were dismissed by the board of directors, it meant automatically that she had to leave the bankers ‘ association, the board of directors.
Birgitte Bonnesen. Photo: Magnus Hallgren
On Monday morning, the board of directors the decision to let Johan Torgeby take over as the new chair. At the same time was elected Carina Åkerström, ceo of Handelsbanken, vice chairman of the board.
“In these times, when confidence in our industry are tested, will the Association become an even more active voice to discuss the challenges we face and the public benefit that the banks make,” says Johan Torgeby in a written comment after the appointment.