Hans Otto Engkilde
About Hans Otto Engkilde
Hans Otto Engkilde is a director at Alpha FMC, with a diverse background in financial services and management. He has held various leadership roles at SimCorp and other financial institutions over the past several decades.
Current Role at Alpha FMC
Hans Otto Engkilde serves as a Director at Alpha FMC, a position he has held since 2024. He operates from the company's office in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. In this role, he contributes to the strategic direction and operational management of the firm, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at SwissQuant
Engkilde worked at SwissQuant as Group CEO for a period of seven months in 2023. His tenure was based in Zurich, Switzerland, where he was responsible for leading the organization and overseeing its operations during his time in this role.
Career at SimCorp
Engkilde has had a significant career at SimCorp, holding several leadership positions. He served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of SimCorp EMEA from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President and Managing Director of SimCorp Northern Europe from 2017 to 2018, and Senior Vice President and Managing Director of SimCorp UK, Northern Europe, and the Middle East from 2018 to 2020. His career at SimCorp began with a role as Vice President, Managing Director of SimCorp Benelux from 2013 to 2016, and he also served as Manager from 1999 to 2003.
Background and Education
Engkilde studied Economics at Aarhus University, where he completed his Master's degree from 1989 to 1995. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in finance and management, enabling him to take on various roles in the industry.
Experience at Handelsbanken and Danske Bank
Before his extensive tenure at SimCorp, Engkilde worked at Handelsbanken as Chief Controller for 11 months in 1998 to 1999. He also gained early experience as an Analyst at Danske Bank from 1995 to 1998, where he developed his analytical skills in the financial sector.