Key Takeaways
- • Martin Nilsson appointed as co-manager of Catella Hedgefond effective January 2016, expanding his responsibilities beyond his existing role managing Catella Nordic Long Short Equity fund since May 2015.
- • Nilsson will partner with Sven Thorén to manage an independent Nordic equity mandate within Catella Hedgefond, while Ulf Strömsten remains responsible lead manager of the broader fund.
- • Nilsson brings portfolio management experience from Nordea (managing Nordic-focused equity funds) and equity research background from Alecta, demonstrating track record of successful performance in his eight months at Catella prior to promotion.
- • Catella Hedgefond is characterized as an award-winning fund with a multi-manager structure focused on Nordic stock market exposure; core management team structure remains unchanged with this appointment.
Summary
Catella has appointed Martin Nilsson as co-manager of Catella Hedgefond, a move that builds on his demonstrated success as manager of the Catella Nordic Long Short Equity fund. Nilsson, who joined Catella in May 2015, will now assume dual responsibilities across both funds while maintaining his position on the existing Nordic Long Short Equity team alongside Ola Mårtensson.
Within Catella Hedgefond's multi-manager framework, Nilsson will partner with Sven Thorén to manage one of several independent equity mandates with a specific focus on Nordic stock market opportunities. Ulf Strömsten retains his role as the fund's responsible lead manager, and the broader management team structure remains intact. This appointment represents a recognition of Nilsson's performance during his initial tenure at Catella, according to Erik Kjellgren, head of Swedish fund operations, who noted that "Martin is an excellent complement to the existing managers on the team, and he has already demonstrated successful management during his time at Catella."
Nilsson's professional background positions him well for Nordic equity management. Prior to joining Catella, he held a portfolio manager role at Nordea, where he managed multiple equity funds focused on Nordic stocks. He also gained equity research experience as an analyst at Alecta, providing him with deep sectoral and market knowledge relevant to Nordic equity investing. The appointment underscores Catella's confidence in Nilsson's ability to contribute to the award-winning Catella Hedgefond while continuing to drive performance in the Nordic Long Short Equity fund.
Within Catella Hedgefond's multi-manager framework, Nilsson will partner with Sven Thorén to manage one of several independent equity mandates with a specific focus on Nordic stock market opportunities. Ulf Strömsten retains his role as the fund's responsible lead manager, and the broader management team structure remains intact. This appointment represents a recognition of Nilsson's performance during his initial tenure at Catella, according to Erik Kjellgren, head of Swedish fund operations, who noted that "Martin is an excellent complement to the existing managers on the team, and he has already demonstrated successful management during his time at Catella."
Nilsson's professional background positions him well for Nordic equity management. Prior to joining Catella, he held a portfolio manager role at Nordea, where he managed multiple equity funds focused on Nordic stocks. He also gained equity research experience as an analyst at Alecta, providing him with deep sectoral and market knowledge relevant to Nordic equity investing. The appointment underscores Catella's confidence in Nilsson's ability to contribute to the award-winning Catella Hedgefond while continuing to drive performance in the Nordic Long Short Equity fund.
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