21-12-2023 14:06

Meet our chief economists – with a finger on the economic pulse

Where are the Nordic economies headed? What can we expect from financial markets? The job as a chief economist is about being able to analyse and interpret economic data and trends, combining it all into an outlook for the future. 

In a series of interviews, Nordea’s four chief economists share their career paths, what excites them most about the job, what they do in their free time as well as their advice for the next generation. 

 

Each interview is available in English and each local language:  

 

Helge J. Pedersen

As a young student, Helge J. Pedersen got completely hooked on economics. The Nordea expert never looked back, and today he is one of Denmark’s most well-known economists. But his passion for football and the world of sports never fades.

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Annika Winsth

As she approaches 30 years in Nordea and 15 as chief economist, Annika Winsth reflects on her career path, the biggest economic risks on the horizon and her advice for the next generation.

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Kjetil Olsson

Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Inflation and higher interest rates. Nordea’s Norwegian Chief Economist Kjetil Olsen is close to the big news. But an evening trip to the forest can make him forget time and place.

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Tuuli Koivu

As a young orienteering talent in Finland, Tuuli Koivu dreamt about a career in sports. Now the Nordea chief economist strives to be on top of the global economy – and especially the future direction of China.

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The Outlook

Three times a year, Nordea releases the Economic Outlook, a report containing our economists’ projections and analysis for the Nordic and global economies and markets. 

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