Avanza Bank Holding AB announced that it has appointed Peter Almqvist as new CIO. Peter Almqvist has extensive experience in IT operations and IT security for exchange systems. He is also a strong leader and an important internal culture bearer with a focus on the customer. Peter Almqvist has worked at Avanza in the role of Head of IT Operations since 2011 with responsibility primarily for IT operations, IT security, physical security and software testing.

Since 2018, he has had overarching responsibility for internal IT and web operations. Peter previously has a background from Nasdaq as a project manager for integration projects, business development for derivatives markets, and various roles in exchange system operations and sales. Peter Almqvist will be a member of Avanza's Group Management and take up his position on October 1, 2022.