Abler Nordic | CEO
POSITION: CEO
LOCATION: OSLO
APPLICATION DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
CONTACT: ASBJØRN JØRGENSEN | 926 88 123
CONTACT: CAMILLA HØGH JANSEN | 993 78 343
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
Manage and motivate 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
Qualifications and experience
Strong leadership skills and experience in scaling and developing organizations
Proven track record from investing in private assets
Active ownership experience, preferably from board participation
International experience, preferably from emerging markets
Experience from assessing the overall Impact of an investment
Nordic fundraising network – to attracting relevant Nordic investors
Experience from organizations with a clear regulatory framework
Personal 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 Abler Nordic
Commercial acumen, ability to identify new opportunities, and a visionary mindset
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 USD 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.
Investors 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.