Annika Javestad

Annika Javestad has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the marketing and finance sectors. Annika started their career as a Marketing Communicator at Swedbank in 2005, and later moved on to EnterCard, where they held multiple positions including Sales & Marketing Manager and Key Account Manager. At EnterCard, they managed marketing planning for numerous partners and was responsible for developing relationships with key accounts.

In 2012, Annika joined UC AB as a Business Account Manager, where they maintained and developed UC's collaboration with Nordea Bank. Annika then transitioned back to EnterCard as the Head of New Customer Marketing, leading a team to recruit and activate new credit card customers.

In 2015, Annika became the Nordic Head of Marketing at Nordnet Bank AB, a digital bank that focuses on giving savers control over their investments. Annika later joined Bricknode as the Chief Marketing Officer in 2017, where they played a pivotal role in developing new fintech services.

Annika became the Chairwoman of the Board at Payer - B2B Payments in 2017, overseeing the delivery of smart digital payment solutions. Annika then served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Fundler from 2019 to 2022, where they played a key role in reinventing the financial industry.

Most recently, Annika worked at Sircular as the Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for providing a collaborative startup ecosystem that matches entrepreneurs with investors and makes fundraising more democratic and inclusive.

Currently, Annika holds the position of Head of Marketing at Rebtel, a telecommunications company.

Annika Javestad's education history includes several degrees and training programs. Annika obtained a Master's Degree in economics and marketing from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in 2003. In 2010, they completed a Master's Degree program at Berghs School of Communication, although the field of study is unspecified. In 2012 and 2011, they underwent leadership training at CoreCode, focusing on understanding group dynamics and leadership. Annika also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in economics and marketing from Södertörn University, which they earned from 2000 to 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Annika Javestad has obtained a Swedsec License as an Information Provider from Swedsec Licensiering AB in March 2022.