Nordic wealth manager Evli Plc has formed a new role to strengthen its global outreach and appointed Kaisa Paatsola, former head of Finnish business and client operations at Fidelity International, as the head of international business today.

The appointment underscores Evli’s push to expand its global footprint and deepen relationships with institutional investors, with Paatsola tasked with strengthening and scaling international operations. The role is central to building on the firm’s presence across more than 14 countries, where international clients already account for a significant share of assets, the company announced today.

Paatsola brings more than two decades of experience in asset management and banking, including senior positions at Danske Capital and Handelsbanken. 

Evli Plc is a Nordic wealth manager providing investment solutions and portfolio management services to institutions, corporates, and private clients, with €21.5 billion in assets under management. In the first quarter of 2026, the company reported net revenue of €34.8 million and operating profit of €16.1 million, both up year-on-year.

“We have actively strengthened our position in international markets, and it is a pleasure to welcome Kaisa to accelerate this work further,” said CEO Maunu Lehtimäki. “Her experience and track record with demanding institutional clients bring strong capabilities to expand our international footprint.”

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Nordic wealth manager Evli Plc has formed a new role to strengthen its global outreach and appointed Kaisa Paatsola, former head of Finnish business and client operations at Fidelity International, as the head of international business today.

The appointment underscores Evli’s push to expand its global footprint and deepen relationships with institutional investors, with Paatsola tasked with strengthening and scaling international operations. The role is central to building on the firm’s presence across more than 14 countries, where international clients already account for a significant share of assets, the company announced today.

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Paatsola brings more than two decades of experience in asset management and banking, including senior positions at Danske Capital and Handelsbanken. 

Evli Plc is a Nordic wealth manager providing investment solutions and portfolio management services to institutions, corporates, and private clients, with €21.5 billion in assets under management. In the first quarter of 2026, the company reported net revenue of €34.8 million and operating profit of €16.1 million, both up year-on-year.

“We have actively strengthened our position in international markets, and it is a pleasure to welcome Kaisa to accelerate this work further,” said CEO Maunu Lehtimäki. “Her experience and track record with demanding institutional clients bring strong capabilities to expand our international footprint.”

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