Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Thomas Segell, deputy CEO and COO at hedge fund manager Nyhavn Capital, has been appointed as the new CEO of Nordic Credit Partners (NCP). Segell will lead and assume the overall strategic, financial and operational responsibility at NCP, which manages and advises a group of alternative investment funds focused on Nordic corporate high-yield bonds.
Thomas Segell joins Nordic Credit Partners (NCP) from Nyhavn Capital, where he served as deputy CEO, COO and served as board member of the hedge fund firm’s Cayman Islands-domiciled fund, Nyhavn Global Equity Long Short. Before Nyhavn Capital, Segell worked for seven years as COO and CFO at hedge fund manager Madrague Capital Partners. He started his career at Carnegie Investment Bank, where he worked for 15 years, most recently as Head of Operations.
“I feel excited to get to lead such a professional, diverse and innovative team of market professionals.”
“Although I have evaluated and worked with many fund managers during my career, I was truly impressed with NCP’s impeccable track-record. I feel excited to get to lead such a professional, diverse and innovative team of market professionals,” comments Thomas Segell, NCP’s new CEO and partner. “The fund structures, tailored for the Nordic bond market, and the integrated sustainability approach also make NCP a perfect partner for professional, long-term investors.”
“After almost ten years, I am very pleased to hand over the CEO duties to such a safe and experienced pair of hands.”
“After almost ten years, I am very pleased to hand over the CEO duties to such a safe and experienced pair of hands,” says Jakob Eliasson, founder and current CEO of NCP. Eliasson will continue as CIO with the overall responsibility for portfolio management. “I look forward to focusing all my time and efforts on the portfolio management as CIO going forward,” says Eliasson. “The recruitment of Thomas marks another key milestone for NCP on the journey to become the most respected credit investor in the Nordic region,” adds Cecilia Ardström, chairman of NCP’s board of directors. “I look forward to a close and dynamic collaboration.”
