Intrum Appoints New CEO Amid Recapitalization and Bankruptcy Exit

Intrum AB, a Swedish debt collector, has announced the immediate departure of CEO Andres Rubio following the company's recapitalization and exit from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Rubio will be succeeded by CFO Johan Akerblom, who previously worked at Citadele Banka AS and SEB AB in Germany and the Baltics. Akerblom will now lead Intrum as it focuses on its commercial development strategy.

Intrum AB, a Swedish debt collector, has announced the immediate departure of CEO Andrés Rubio following the company's recapitalization and exit from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Rubio will be succeeded by CFO Johan Åkerblom, who previously worked at Citadele Banka AS and SEB AB in Germany and the Baltics. Akerblom will now lead Intrum as it focuses on its commercial development strategy.

The decision to step down was made by Rubio after the successful completion of the recapitalization, which has put the company in a strong financial position. "Andrés Rubio was recruited from his position as board member of Intrum to the position of President and CEO, with the specific aim of accelerating the commercial development of the company," said Magnus Lindquist, Chairman of the Board of Intrum. "Over the last couple of years, Andrés has managed to transform the company by improving servicing margins, reducing the cost base, launching the capital light strategy and completing Intrum’s recapitalisation transaction. This has put Intrum in a strong position going forward and the Board of Intrum would like to take this opportunity to thank Andrés for his leadership and for putting Intrum on a new path for future success."

Rubio expressed his pride in his tenure at Intrum, stating, "I have had an excellent time at Intrum, and I am proud to have presided over such an important and pivotal few years for the company. Now that the recapitalisation has successfully completed and Intrum is on a strong financial footing with a clear strategy in place, I feel it is time to take a break and, in time, focus on my next professional challenge."

Johan Åkerblom, who joined Intrum in September 2024 as Chief Financial Officer, will take on the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. "I have very much enjoyed working with Andrés and he has done a fantastic job in leading Intrum through a pivotal period for the Company," said Åkerblom. "With the recapitalisation behind us, we have begun a new chapter. I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to lead the company and deliver on our strategy."

Intrum AB provides payment solutions and credit and collection services in Europe and internationally, operating through the Servicing and Investing segments. The company offers invoicing and payment services, including reminder, invoice, and accounts receivable management services; debt recovery and purchase services; credit optimization comprising credit monitoring, decisioning, and information services; e-commerce; financial; and collateral services. Intrum AB (publ) was founded in 1923 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

For more information, contact:
Johan Åkerblom, President and Chief Executive Officer
Azadeh Varzi, Head of Corporate Affairs
+46 70-910 26 90

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