Welcoming New CFO for Sweden and Interim company CEOs to continue drive success

February 20, 2024

Permian is excited to announce that we are strengthening our presence and leadership team in Sweden with the appointment of a new CFO for Sweden. Furthermore, both CEOs of Permian Administration AB and Permian Business Partner AS will be on parental leave. We take pride in our internal competence, and interim CEOs from within the organization have been appointed to ensure a seamless transition. Group CEO Marianne Normann is confident in Permian's ability to deliver continuity during this period .

From the left: Aleksandar Tomevski, Johanna Bjenne and Johan Nääs.


Within Permian's dynamic setting, growth is not just a goal; it is a journey marked by a strategic succession planning and the empowerment of talented individuals. 


Appointed CFO for Sweden

Previously, our operations in both Norway and Sweden were overseen by a shared Group CFO, but with our rapid growth and development, it is now necessary to have a dedicated CFO for Sweden to address our specific market needs. Therefore, we are pleased to welcome Aleksandar Tomevski to Permian. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in finance-related roles, Aleksandar joins us as our new CFO for Permian Sweden.


His professional journey includes a significant tenure at a leading global accounting firm, where he specialized in IPOs and provided strategic consulting to CFOs, aiding in the transformation of finance functions. Additionally, Aleksandar brings valuable insights from his background as an auditor within the financial services sector and his involvement in system implementation projects.


"My goal is for the finance function to take on a forward-thinking, advisory role that actively contributes to the business with value-added insights for profitable growth, without compromising on the high quality we deliver to our customers" says Aleksandar. Permian is confident that Aleksandar's expertise will play a pivotal role in driving our financial strategy forward and contributing to Permian's continued success. 



Interim CEOs for Permian Administration AB and Permian Business Partner AS 

With a firm commitment to nurturing internal talent, we continuously strengthen our organization, not only in the present but also in the future. It is a natural consequence of being a company characterized by young and highly skilled employees. By rotating personnel in various roles, we do not only establish an effective succession plan but also broaden the expertise across different areas. This rotation also creates a holistic understanding of our operations, benefiting everyone in the company.


The CEO of Permian Administration AB (Sweden), Ida Stefanik Strand and the CEO of Permian Business Partner AS (Norway), Susanne Berge Hansen will both go on parental leave during 2024. In line with Permian’s dedication to cultivating talent from within, we are proud to announce the appointment of interim CEOs, Johanna Bjenne for Permian Administration AB and Johan Nääs for Permian Business Partner AS while Ida and Susanne are absent. Johanna and Johan embody Permian's culture of continuous improvement and represent the culmination of our robust succession planning efforts. Below is a closer look at how their diverse journeys have prepared them for their roles as interim CEOs.


Backed by Years of Industry Insights

Johanna joined Permian during spring 2023 as the Improvement & Change Director. She is leading the work related to Permian's commitment of enhancing operations and has played a vital role in the implementation of Allvue Systems, Permian’s new core system for business operations within venture and private equity funds. Johanna brings extensive professional experience from the financial industry, along with a solid background from CEO- and Manager roles. Her wealth of expertise positions her to make significant contributions to Permian’s development as a strong growing company supported by technology and excellent people. 


Johan joined Permian in February 2021 as a Fund Administration Manager and swiftly advanced in leadership, he quickly moved into a dual role as a Team Leader for Fund Administration and a Senior Manager. His comprehensive background in audit at a leading global accounting firm forms the cornerstone of his expertise in financial reporting, offering an extensive knowledge to both Permian and our clients. Johan is passionate about fostering strong relationships and his ability to integrate his financial insight with a people-first leadership approach significantly contributes to Permian’s growth and drives a culture of collaboration and compassion within the workplace.


Permian is delighted to onboard both Johanna and Johan in the newly appointed roles as interim CEO’s and we are certain they will bring exceptional leadership to their positions. “With the valuable contributions of Aleksandar, Johanna and Johan, I am confident that Permian will be steered in the right direction, prioritizing operational excellence for our clients and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our exceptional employees” says Marianne Normann, CEO of Permian Group.

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