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Klarna Begins Search for New CFO Following Departure of Niclas Neglén

PRIVATEAug 19, 2026•about 8 hours ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Klarna

Niclas Neglén
St. HelierSoftware

Description

Klarna's CFO Niclas Neglén and Chief Marketing Officer David Sandström are set to leave the company early next year. The fintech is actively searching for a New York-based chief financial officer as it shifts its focus towards strengthening its U.S. presence.

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Company

Klarna

Location

St. Helier, Jersey, United Kingdom

About

Klarna was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and now has offices in Stockholm, London, New York, Berlin and many more. We offer products and services to consumers and retailers within payments, social shopping, and personal finances. Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to accelerate commerce with consumer needs at the heart of it. With over 85 million global active users and 2.5 million transactions per day, Klarna’s fair, sustainable and AI-powered payment and shopping solutions are revolutionizing the way people shop and pay online, empowering consumers to shop smarter with greater confidence and convenience.

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