On October 7, 2024, the Supervisory Board of PrivatBank announced the election of Mikael Bjorkner as the Chairman of the Management Board of the bank. On January 16, 2025, his candidacy was approved by the National Bank of Ukraine, which technically completed the process of a large-scale international selection competition.
“It is an honor and a significant responsibility for me to lead the largest bank in Ukraine today. As it is one of the pillars of financial stability for depositors and Ukrainian businesses, I recognize how crucial its further development, customer support, and the implementation of innovations are,” noted the chairman of the board.
Mikael Bjorkner intends to focus on developing a customer-oriented business model, enhancing digital initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the sustainable growth of the bank.
Bjorkner is an experienced banking professional with over 25 years of experience. He has held leadership positions in institutions such as Swedbank, Bankgirot, SEB, and Nasdaq, working on strategic management, the development of digital services, and the implementation of innovations in the banking sector.