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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.
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