1997-1998 AS Hoiupank (Estonian Savings Bank), Institutional Sales on cash equities
1998-2009 AS Hansabank/Swedbank, Head of Equities and ECM 11 years. Focused on CEE and SEE region since 2004. Created a large network of contacts throughout the region and has lead managed several transactions and advisory deals outside of Baltics with primary focus on financial sector.
Has lead managed 5 IPO-s on the Baltic markets and in addition has made several rights issues to public companies, combined over EUR 250 m of new equity.
Has also successfully sold several companies through private sale including some delistings of public companies, largest one being Estonian leading ; IP, Cable and Internet provider AS Starman.
Has direct contacts with over 70 different instutional investors across Europe and US.
1998 - 2001, AS Hansapank, Manager, Financial Products and Derivatives.
Advised 100 biggest Estonian corporate customers with currency and commodity risk and liquidity management. Managed bank's EUR 75m foreign exchange option portfolio.
2001 -2007, AS Hansapank, Head of Derivatives.
Created a liquid options market for CEE shares, grew the proprietary equity derivatives portfolio from EUR 15m to over EUR 130m in 6 years.
Created a large number of alternative investment products for local as well as foreign institutional clients.
Lead managed the creation of investment deposit product in Baltic markets and increased market share in the segment to 50%.
2007-2009 Bilingual MBA from IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain. Internship in derivatives trading at Barclays Capital, London, UK
Has extensive network of contacts with international brokers and instutional investors.