Alecta’s next CEO: Stock picking closer to home is less risky

A first priority for Peder Hasslev is to ensure that there is no repetition of the US investment debacle that cost Alecta close to SEK 20bn, the newly appointed chief executive tells Dagens Industri.
Peder Hasslev will take over as CEO of Alecta on September 1. | Photo: PR / Alecta
Peder Hasslev will take over as CEO of Alecta on September 1. | Photo: PR / Alecta

Stock picking will remain Alecta’s main strategy. However, it will be necessary to spread the risks, the Swedish pensions giant’s newly appointed CEO tells business media Dagens Industri in a comprehensive interview.

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