Swedbank, a leading Nordic-Baltic banking group focused on retail and corporate banking, has appointed Martin Noréus as its new chief risk officer. He will succeed Rolf Marquardt, who will transition to a senior advisor role once Noréus assumes the position.
Swedbank provides a broad range of financial services including loans, savings, payments and investment solutions, primarily across Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The bank is known for its strong focus on sustainability, financial inclusion and risk-aware operations.
Martin Noréus brings a wealth of experience in banking, finance, and public sector roles. Since 2020, he has held senior positions at Handelsbanken, where he was involved in high-level strategic and risk-related decision-making.
Noréus holds a Master of Science in Macroeconomics & Finance from HEC Lausanne, along with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Uppsala University, further reinforcing his credentials for the role.
He will take over from current chief risk officer Rolf Marquardt, who will continue in his position until Noréus steps in. Following the transition, Marquardt will remain with Swedbank as a senior advisor, contributing his expertise to board-related responsibilities.
Swedbank CEO Jens Henriksson said, “I am pleased to welcome Martin to Swedbank. His broad knowledge and experience will be important as Group Risk continues to develop the bank’s risk management.”
Martin Noréus said, “I am very much looking forward to joining Swedbank and continuing to develop the Group’s work in the risk area.”
Commenting on the transition, Henriksson added, “In May 2026, Rolf will pass on the torch as Group Risk enters its next phase. His insights and expertise make him exceptionally well-suited as a senior advisor and for board work within our companies. I look forward to continued good cooperation with Rolf.”
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