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Aktia Bank Plc is reorganizing its executive committee and business structure, splitting its banking operations into private and corporate segments and integrating group business support functions into core operations.
Part of the changes, Karin Rekola and Ilari Abdeen will join the leadership team in new executive vice president roles effective May 1, 2026, and by September 1, 2026, respectively, the Finnish lender announced today.
Rekola, who has held profit-and-loss leadership roles at Aktia since 2021, has been appointed EVP of private customer business and executive committee member. Moreover, Abdeen, former CEO of Kivra Oy, will become EVP of corporate customers and a member of the committee.
The announcement signals the first 2026 management team additions for the provider of banking, asset management and life insurance services, based on Listeds data.
During the transition, Anu Vainio will continue to lead corporate customers before moving to oversee premium and personal banking within the private customer unit. Chief Financial Officer Sakari Järvelä has been named deputy CEO. As part of the restructuring, Sini Kivekäs, head of group business support, will depart as her unit is dissolved and integrated into business areas.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Karin Rekola and Ilari Abdeen to Aktia’s Executive Committee,” CEO Anssi Huhta said, adding that the changes support the bank’s growth strategy and customer-focused approach.
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