LONDON, UK: Ville Talasmäki, 47, has been appointed as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Executive Committee Member of Sampo, the largest P&C insurer in the Nordic region, offering services across all countries, customer segments and products.

The appointment is subject to the completion of the partial demerger of Sampo plc and is expected to become effective on 1 October 2023. Talasmäki will replace current Group CIO Patrick Lapveteläinen as he becomes full-time Chair of the Board of Mandatum plc.

“I am delighted to be able to announce the appointment of Ville given his strong investment track record and a thorough understanding of the insurance industry. The fact that we have chosen an internal candidate illustrates the depth and quality of our staff. I would also like to extend my sincerest gratitude to Patrick for his outstanding contribution to Sampo’s success over the last two decades,” says Group CEO Torbjörn Magnusson.

Talasmäki holds a Master of Sciences degree (Economics and Business Administration) and has 24 years’ experience in the financial services industry including various positions with Sampo, SEB and Citigroup.

He has been working at Sampo Group since 2008 as well as during 2004–2006. The past two years he has been Chief Investment Officer at Mandatum Asset Management, a subsidiary of Mandatum.

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