The board of directors of EQT AB has appointed Per Franzen as new CEO and managing partner. Christian Sinding will remain CEO during the transition period.
A nearly two-decade veteran of EQT, Per currently serves as deputy managing partner and head of private capital, Europe and North America.
Conni Jonsson, chairperson of the board of EQT, said, “Christian has taken EQT through a period of remarkable transformation. His vision, dedication and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in establishing EQT’s leading global position.
“This is the next logical step for EQT, and we now enter an exciting new phase with Per at the helm. I have worked with Per for nearly two decades, so I know he is a role model for EQT’s distinct values and performance-driven culture.”
