Utmost has announced the appointment of Rikard Havander as Head of Sales Sweden. Having been with the business since 2016, he will lead the development of partner relationships and new business opportunities in a strategically important market for the group.
A background rooted in Swedish wealth management
Rikard Havander joined Lombard International in 2016, before its acquisition by Utmost in 2024. Prior to this, he spent more than 23 years at SEB.
Throughout his career, he has built an extensive network across the private banking sector, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth communities, and senior corporate decision-makers in Sweden. In his new role, he will draw on this market knowledge to drive Utmost’s commercial development and strengthen its partner relationships.
Sweden, a strategic market for Utmost
Following the acquisition of Lombard International, Utmost has a significant client base and long-standing partner relationships in Sweden. The group aims to build on this presence in insurance-based wealth solutions.
According to Utmost, local demand is supported by Sweden’s sophisticated wealth management market and growing interest in flexible, internationally portable solutions for cross-border wealth and succession planning.
Stephen Atkinson, Global Head of Sales and Marketing at Utmost, said the appointment reflects the group’s ambition to build on its existing platform by deepening commercial relationships and expanding its presence in Sweden. He also highlighted Rikard Havander’s experience and market knowledge as key strengths in supporting this development.
A focus on partners and client service
Rikard Havander plans to work closely with the sales and client servicing teams to deliver the quality of service and specialist expertise that partners and clients expect.
He also highlighted how a strengthened team and a clear focus on the Swedish market position Utmost to support clients’ evolving wealth planning needs and drive continued growth.
A global provider of insurance-based wealth solutions, Utmost had assets under administration of £123.4 billion (€143.3 billion) as at 30 June 2026. The group offers unit-linked solutions designed to help clients manage and preserve their wealth internationally.
