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CEO
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Abler Nordic was founded in 2008 as a public—private partnership to provide financial services to millions of low-income households in developing countries who have historically been excluded from the formal banking system.
The company invests in and builds up financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, delivering relevant, responsible, and affordable services to nearly eight million people today. It currently manages six funds with total committed capital of USD 470 million.
After more than a decade of leadership, Abler Nordic's CEO is stepping down, creating an exciting opportunity to shape the next chapter. The company is seeking a new CEO with relevant investment experience, who will strengthen and further develop Abler Nordic's position and ambition of achieving measurable social impact and attractive financial return.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate with the board and executive management team on strategic decisions and long-term growth initiatives
- Managed and motivated an international organization with large geographical and cultural differences.
- Drive the development of investment processes and cultivate the appropriate risk-taking culture.
- Ensure value creation through active ownership and effective portfolio management
- Represent Abler Nordic to stakeholders, investors, and the wider market, ensuring a strong and positive presence
- Build and maintain relationships with a relevant Nordic fundraising network to attract strategic investors
Competencias y experiencia
- Strong leadership skills and experience in scaling and developing organizations
- Proven track record of investing in private assets
- Active ownership experience, preferably from board participation
- International experience, preferably from emerging markets
- Experience of assessing the overall impact of an investment
- Nordic fundraising network — to attract relevant Nordic investors
- Experience from organizations with a clear regulatory framework
Personnel Attributes
- A relationship builder bringing relevant network and possessing strong collaborative skills
- Financially and strategically oriented, yet curious about operational improvements and practical solutions
- An international and humanitarian mindset
- High standards of ethics and integrity with the ambition of making a difference
- Ability to create enthusiasm and excitement, to strengthen the attractiveness and visibility of Nordic Abler
- Commercial acumen, ability to identify new opportunities, and a visionary mindset
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Headquartered in Oslo, with offices in Nairobi, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Copenhagen, Abler Nordic is on a mission to build sustainable financial institutions that help low-income households in developing countries create a better future.
Since 2008, the company has raised $470 million for investments that have empowered close to 14 million people with access to financial services that support small businesses, improve livelihoods, and strengthen resilience.
Originally focused on traditional microfinance, Abler Nordic now invests in a broader range of services, including affordable housing, agri-tech, digital banking, and core financial products such as savings, credit, and insurance. As an active owner, the firm works closely with portfolio companies, through board participation, to drive social impact while ensuring sustainable financial performance.
L'investitori include Norwegian and Danish state investment funds (Norfund and IFD), private financial institutions, and family offices, with long-term support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Norad.
In 2025, Abler Nordic launched Fund V, raising nearly USD 100 million in the first round from owners DNB, Ferd, Impact Fund Denmark, KLP, and Norfund.
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