Knut Pedersen has been CEO of Catella since January 1, 2014.

“During his six years as CEO, Knut Pedersen has successfully developed Catella into a pan-European finance group in real estate and alternative investments. It is my belief that Knut still have a lot to add to Catella, why my wish is that Knut will be elected to the Catella AB's Board of Directors. Recruitment of a new CEO begins immediately with the ambition of finding a CEO who can lead the company's continued growth journey,” says Johan Claesson, Chairman and main owner of Catella.

“Catella is a fantastic company which it has been a privilege to lead and develop together with my colleagues. I am proud of what we have achieved during my time at Catella. Catella is well positioned for future growth while at the same time the company stands on a broad, commercial and geographical basis,” says Catella CEO Knut Pedersen.

Catella is a specialist in property investments and fund management, with operations in 15 countries. The group has assets under management of approximately SEK 185 billion. Catella is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Mid Cap segment.