Henrik Priergaard, 48, has been appointed Nordea's new head of Group Human Resources. Henrik Priergaard has been in Nordea for 25 years, working within Treasury, Asset Management & Life and Investment Management & Funds. Most recently, Henrik Priergaard was head of Nordic Private Banking until May 2010 and is now head of the Group CEO Office. - We are very pleased that Henrik has accepted the position. He will combine insights from a long and solid business career with the competencies in the HR organisation. This is a great opportunity to speed up the implementation of our strategically important HR plans, says Group CEO Christian Clausen. Henrik Priergaard holds a Master's degree in economics from the University of Copenhagen and succeeds Lars Häggström. For further information: Henrik Priergaard, Head of Group Human Resources, +45 33 33 15 84 Jan Larsson, Head of Group Identity & Communications, +46 8 614 7916 or +46 70 593 34 12 [HUG#1445395] Press release (PDF): http://hugin.info/1151/R/1445395/388757.pdf Henrik Priergaard: http://hugin.info/1151/R/1445395/388760.jpg This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Nordea via Thomson Reuters ONE