Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Nordic Credit Partners, which manages and advises a group of alternative investment funds focused on Nordic corporate high-yield bonds, has appointed Karl-Fredrik Hansson (pictured) as Head of Sales and Investor Relations. In this role, Hansson will assume the overall responsibility for attracting new investors into NCP’s funds, servicing current clients and developing NCP’s funds to suit domestic and international institutional clients.

Karl-Fredrik Hansson joins Nordic Credit Partners (NCP) from Barclays Bank Europe in Paris and London, where he was a Director and Head of Nordic Distribution at the cross assets solutions sales desk. Before Barclays Bank Europe, Karl-Fredrik worked for almost ten years at Commerzbank in London as a Director and Head of Nordic Investor Solutions. He holds an M.Sc. in Corporate and Financial Management from Lund University, School of Economics and Management.

“I am very pleased with the recruitment of Karl-Fredrik and welcome him as a partner in NCP.”

“I am very pleased with the recruitment of Karl-Fredrik and welcome him as a partner in NCP,” comments Jakob Eliasson, the CEO of NCP. “His professionalism and innovative thinking will make him a great addition to our team,” he adds. “I believe investors will recognise NCP’s core values in Karl-Fredrik and I am confident his integrity, humble approach and drive to perform will prove great assets in his interaction with current and new clients.”

“Having evaluated a large number of funds and asset managers in my previous positions, I am beyond excited to join such a professional and dedicated team.”

“Having evaluated a large number of funds and asset managers in my previous positions, I am beyond excited to join such a professional and dedicated team,” Hansson comments on joining Nordic Credit Partners (NCP). “NCP’s unique investment strategy has proven to be a truly attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors globally; the outstanding track record speaks for itself,” continues the incoming NCP partner, and Head of Sales and Investor Relations. “The combination of a young, innovative team backed by a very senior group of board members, committee members and advisors creates a dynamic and inspirational environment where the fiduciary responsibility is the ultimate priority.”