Magnus Linnersand

CEO & CFO at Lendify

Magnus Linnersand is the current CEO and CFO of Lendify. Magnus has over twenty years of experience in the financial industry, working in a variety of positions including Head of Group Treasury, Head of Group Treasury and Risk Management, and Head of Asset Management. Prior to their current role, they were with Hoist Finance as Head of Group Treasury.

Linnersand began their career in 1997 with Investment Banking Partners as a quantitative analyst and programmer. In 2004, they joined Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB as Head of Asset Management. Magnus then spent four years with Bank of Åland PLC as Head of Group Treasury before moving to Catella Bank SA as Head of Group Treasury and Risk Management. In 2014, they joined Hoist Finance, and in 2018 they became Group CFO of Lendify.

Under Linnersand’s leadership, Lendify has become one of the leading fintech companies in Europe. Magnus has been instrumental in developing the company’s innovative lending platform, which has helped thousands of people access affordable loans. Linnersand is a respected leader in the financial industry, and they are committed to helping Lendify continue to grow and make a positive impact on the lives of its customers.

Magnus Linnersand has a MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics, an MSc in Business Administration from Stockholm University, and a BSc in Math Statistics from Stockholm University.

Some direct reports include Hanna Bjurström - Deputy CEO & Chief Legal Officer, Vincent Kolb - Chief Credit Officer, and Erik Wikander - Chief Product Officer.

Timeline

  • CEO & CFO

    Current role

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