Olof Akesson

Olof Akesson is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Managing Director at Benefit Street Partners since January 2024 and as an Advisor to a family office since May 2020, focusing on alternative asset investments. Prior to these roles, Olof was Managing Director of Investor Relations at Civitas Capital Group from August 2016 to May 2020, where responsibilities included fundraising and investor relations. Olof's previous experience also includes serving as COO of Institutional & Wealth Sales in Asia Pacific at HSBC from January 2015 to August 2016 and as Vice President in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan from July 2006 to October 2014. Olof began a professional career as an Analyst in Investment Banking at Citi from February 2004 to July 2006. Olof holds an MSc in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics and a BSc in Finance from the University of South Carolina.