Changes in Sampo’s Group Executive Committee following CEO transition and resignation of the Group CFO

Core Insights - Sampo Group has undergone significant leadership changes, with Morten Thorsrud appointed as the new CEO and Ricard Wennerklint as Deputy CEO, alongside the addition of Poul Steffensen and Tiina Halmesmäki to the Group Executive Committee [1][2][6] Leadership Changes - Morten Thorsrud takes over as CEO, focusing on operational capabilities to drive organic growth in the Nordics and UK [2] - Ricard Wennerklint is appointed as Deputy CEO, responsible for Nordic support functions and strategy [6] - Knut Arne Alsaker, the outgoing Group CFO, will remain until March 31, 2026, and will serve in an advisory role until December 31, 2026 [2][3] - Lars Kufall Beck has been appointed as the new Group CFO, effective April 1, 2026, bringing extensive experience from previous roles [4][6] Group Executive Committee Structure - The Group Executive Committee (GEC) will be more operationally focused, with Morten Thorsrud leading the committee [5] - Responsibilities from the If P&C CEO role will be integrated into the Sampo Group CEO role to align leadership with operational structure [5] - The updated GEC includes Morten Thorsrud, Ricard Wennerklint, Ingrid Janbu Holthe, Klas Svensson, Ville Talasmäki, and will see Lars Kufall Beck join in April 2026 [6]