Swedbank Robur has appointed Lorenzo Gregory Sormani as co-portfolio manager of its private equity fund, Swedbank Robur Alternative Equity I, joining Senior Portfolio Manager Patrik Westerberg. Sormani has relocated to Stockholm to assume his new role, bringing with him nearly a decade of experience from Zurich-based private equity firm Evoco.
“Lorenzo’s broad experience from the European private equity market is a very valuable addition to our team,” says Pia Haak, Chief Investment Officer at Swedbank Robur. “His expertise will contribute as we continue to grow within alternative investments.” Sormani joins Swedbank Robur from Evoco, a private equity firm founded in 2012 out of Zurich. He joined Evoco in 2014 and held several roles during his tenure, including Associate Director, Director, Partner, and Shareholder.
“Lorenzo’s broad experience from the European private equity market is a very valuable addition to our team. His expertise will contribute as we continue to grow within alternative investments.”
Pia Haak, Chief Investment Officer at Swedbank Robur.
“After relocating to Stockholm with my family, I’m incredibly excited to start a new chapter by joining Swedbank Robur to lead the efforts in the alternatives investment space,” Sormani announces on LinkedIn. “Having followed their impressive track record and commitment to sustainable investing, I look forward to bringing this continued success to the private market strategies and further enhancing our offering for clients and investors.”
Launched in 2022, Swedbank Robur Alternative Equity is a generalist private equity fund focused on minority investments in unlisted companies in Sweden and the broader Nordic region. The fund targets both established growth companies and other privately owned businesses, with a strong emphasis on sustainable value creation. It aims to act as a preferred co-investor and co-owner, guided by long-term value generation and a firm belief in the power of active ownership in private markets.
