About Kristian Andersson

I am since 2012 the CEO of SEB Ukraine, and based in Kyiv since 2008. After studies in London I joined SEB in 1994 where I since have held various positions in Stockholm, Frankfurt, Oslo and Kyiv. Prior to transferring to Kyiv, I was Head of Export & Project Finance in SEB Frankfurt 2004-08. Before my banking career I spent 10 years at sea in the merchant marine, of which 7 years as an Officer for various shipping companies (Wallenius Lines, Transatlantic Shipping Company and Lindblad Expeditions). From time to time I have also served as an Officer in the Royal Swedish Naval Reserve, mainly on the state ice-breakers in Bay of Bothnia. I graduated with a MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance from Cass Business School, City of London (1993) and a BSc in Nautical Science (Master Mariner) from Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg (1985).