FVB gets a new CFO for the first time in 28 years
Since CFO Carina Engberg began working at FVB, the workforce has grown from 37 to 160 employees. The company has also attained AAA Diamond status, which signals exceptional long-term financial stability. She is now stepping down in favour of the new CFO, Thomas Bern.
Carina Engberg is to retire in the spring.
“Leaving FVB is something I feel in my heart,” she says.
When Carina started at FVB 28 years ago, there were two people working in Accounts. Since then, she has developed and led the unit within accounts and administration, which now consists of nine employees.
“I have been responsible for ensuring that not only the administrative processes have been put into place, but also the personnel benefits we now have. That has meant the other employees in the organisation have been able to concentrate on their own work and each project,” says Carina.
Her role as CFO is now being taken over by Thomas Bern. He comes from a background as an accountant, most recently with Iver, where he was responsible for financial reporting.
“FVB’s development has been fantastic with Carina as CFO. I’m excited to be taking over the role, even though it’s a big responsibility,” says Thomas.
To ensure the smoothest possible transition, Carina and Thomas will be working in parallel until the end of March next year.
“Just because the process of succession is so important. In this respect, FVB has been significantly more strategic than many other companies when changes are made at such a senior level,” says Thomas, and adds:
“Obviously, it creates reassurance for me as a new employee by giving me access to knowledge and to be able to pick up on important aspects over an extended period.”
What tempted Thomas to join FVB was the size of the company, its values and that it is privately owned, not to mention being a highly regarded company.
