Annika Lindgren
About Annika Lindgren
Annika Lindgren is a Senior Account Director at SWIFT, where she has worked since 2005. She has over 18 years of experience in strategic relationship management within the financial services industry, focusing on managing relationships with banks in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Work at SWIFT
Currently, Annika Lindgren serves as a Senior Account Director at SWIFT, a position she has held since 2005. In this role, she manages strategic relationships with SWIFT-connected banks across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Her responsibilities include overseeing account management and ensuring effective communication between SWIFT and its Nordic banking clients. With nearly two decades at SWIFT, she has developed a deep understanding of the financial services industry and the specific needs of banks in the region.
Education and Expertise
Annika Lindgren has a solid educational background in business and economics. She earned a Master of Science in Business and Economics from Stockholms universitet, studying from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, she pursued studies in Organizational Leadership and Communication at Stockholm University, achieving 60 ECTS credits from 2010 to 2012. In 2008, she completed a Mental Coach program at Humanova. Her diverse educational experiences contribute to her expertise in strategic relationship management within the financial services sector.
Background in Account Management
Before joining SWIFT, Annika Lindgren gained valuable experience in account management roles. She worked as an Account Manager at NCSD from 1996 to 2000, where she honed her skills in client relations. Following that, she served as a Sales Manager at OMX Technology from 2002 to 2004. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in managing client accounts and understanding the dynamics of the financial services industry.
Professional Experience in the Financial Services Industry
With over 18 years of experience in strategic relationship management, Annika Lindgren has developed a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry. Her expertise includes managing cross-border banking relationships in the Nordic region, which is essential for her current role at SWIFT. This extensive experience allows her to effectively address the needs of banks and foster strong partnerships within the financial sector.
Journalism Studies
In addition to her business education, Annika Lindgren studied journalism at Poppius Journalist School from 2003 to 2004, completing the Base Course. This background in journalism enhances her communication skills, which are vital in her current role managing relationships with banking clients.