Ylva Hannestad

Ylva Hannestad is a seasoned professional in the sustainability and finance sectors, currently serving as Director and Head of Sustainability Academy & Client Relations at EQT Group since October 2022. Prior to this role, Ylva held various positions at Nordea, including Deputy Head of Group Sustainability and Senior Advisor for Sustainable Finance. Ylva also contributed as a Board Member for the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing from April 2019 to October 2022. With expertise in responsible investments, Ylva previously worked as Director of Responsible Investments at Nordea Asset Management and as a Senior ESG Analyst at Nordea Investment Funds. Ylva holds a Master's degree in Economics from Linköping University and completed a program at Harvard Business School in 2014.