Ian joins the Åkers Group from Carnegie Investment Bank in Stockholm. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2006, Ian was a Vice President in Investment Banking at Bank of Montreal Capital Markets in Toronto. Ian's experience includes M&A financing advisory, primarily within Metals & Mining and other industrial sectors. Ian has an MBA from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and a BA from the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada.  

 

  "We have worked closely with Ian in the process where Altor became majority owner in Åkers. We have been impressed with his high capacity and his ability to lead a difficult and complex process. With his personal qualifications and his international experience, I am convinced that Ian McWhirter will be an excellent contribution to the management team of the Åkers Group" says Bengt Nilsson, President & CEO.  

 

Ian will take up his position on September 1.