Surfboard Payments Appoints Johannes Åkermark as Chief Financial Officer

Surfboard Payments announces the appointment of Johannes Åkermark as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Johannes brings  over a decade of international experience in investment banking, private equity, and  payments to Surfboard Payments, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it  continues its ambitious growth journey.  

Most recently, Johannes served as an independent advisor to software and payments  companies, advising on strategy, capital raising, and M&A initiatives. Prior to this, he was  Investment Director at Nordic Capital, where he focused on technology and payments  investments across Northern Europe. His career also includes senior roles at Klarna, focused  on accelerating the roadmap through acquisitions and strategic projects, and at GP  Bullhound and Goldman Sachs, where he advised on transactions across Europe, the US,  and the Middle East.  

Christopher Lindfeldt, CEO of Surfboard Payments, commented: “Johannes’ unique combination of deep financial expertise and sector-specific experience  in payments and technology makes him an exceptional addition to our team. His insights will  be instrumental as we scale Surfboard Payments and continue building strong value  propositions for partners and merchants.” 

Johannes Åkermark added: “Surfboard Payments is redefining the in-store payment experience, and I am excited to join  the team at such a transformative stage. The company’s innovative approach and strong  momentum in the market present a rare opportunity to create lasting impact in the payments  industry.” 

With his extensive background spanning investment banking, private equity, and operational  leadership in payments, Johannes will lead Surfboard Payments’ financial strategy, further  enhancing the company’s capacity to drive growth and strengthen partnerships across the Nordic region and beyond.