People on the Move – 4 February 2026

Nordic crypto, fintech and digital assets are built on people in motion – changing roles, crossing borders, taking breaks and coming back with new perspectives. People on the Move gives an overview of key hires, promotions, departures and pauses across the region

February 4, 2026

People on the Move zooms in on the changes that actually move Nordic crypto, fintech and digital assets forward – senior hires, board shifts, founder jumps, new regulatory roles and even deliberate breaks – so you can quickly see where influence and momentum are building.

We have this time included known hires and role changes from the last couple of months, organised by country.

Sweden

  • David Leeb – Marketing & Growth Leader Nordics, Bybit
    Joins Bybit as Marketing & Growth Leader for the Nordics after serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Safello.​
  • Ted Scheiman – Digital assets and trading leader, Firi
    Takes a key role driving Firi’s digital assets and crypto trading ambitions after serving as Regional Manager for the Nordics at Swift.​
  • Mikael Schlaug – Chief Financial Officer, Safello
    Safello has appointed Mikael Schlaug as Chief Financial Officer, effective 19 February 2026, after a career as a management consultant in finance and technology.
  • Max Hernandez – Head of Information Technology, ChromaWay
    Max Hernandez is starting a new position as Head of Information Technology at ChromaWay, moving from his previous role as senior IT operation specialist.
  • Zarina Björklund Rehn – Project Manager, Blockchain Sweden
    Has joined Blockchain Sweden as project manager for the National Platform for Blockchain Innovation (NPBI), a Vinnova‑supported initiative to advance blockchain innovation in Sweden.

Norway

  • Jan Platou – Relationship Manager Nordics, Bybit
    Becomes relationship manager for the Nordics at Bybit after working as Head of Sales at K33 and earlier at Volven Broker (now TÝR Markets).​
  • Bendik Norheim Schei – Chief Financial Officer, K33
    Has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at K33, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer.​
  • Johanne Andresen – New role to be announced
    After almost four years at KPMG Norway working with crypto and blockchain, Johanne Andresen is leaving to take on a new role starting in March, following a two‑month break in Costa Rica and Colombia.​

Denmark

  • Rabii Esteitie – Head of Sales and Marketing, Aryze
    Has started a new position as Head of Sales and Marketing, after previously serving as Marketing & Communication Manager at Aryze

Changed role?

Changed role? If you, your company or someone in your network has recently changed role and should be on our radar, send us a short note with name, new role, previous role and a link to the announcement.