Netigate appoints Max Karlsén as CFO

Max Karlsén brings extensive experience in controlling and financial steering from large and mid-sized companies in an international context.

Stockholm, Sweden (February 20, 2025) Netigate is pleased to announce the appointment of Max Karlsén as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Karlsén brings a wealth of experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, and corporate governance, further strengthening the company’s financial operations and growth strategy.

“As a strong advocate for data-driven decision-making, joining Netigate was an easy decision. The timing is perfect, coming right after a significant acquisition. Leveraging the synergy of our platforms to drive growth and profitability aligns perfectly with my professional interests,” says Max Karlsén.

With a proven track record in executive financial management, Karlsén has served as CFO at leading SaaS organizations, most recently at Visma Software, where he played a key role in driving financial performance, optimizing operational efficiencies, and overseeing risk management. His expertise spans financial reporting, capital allocation, M&A strategy, and investor relations, making him a valuable addition to Netigate’s leadership team.

“We are thrilled to welcome Max to our executive team,” says Maria Börjesson, CEO. She continues, “His extensive experience and strategic vision will be instrumental in advancing our financial objectives and supporting our long-term growth.”

In his new role, Karlsén will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability. His leadership will be essential as Netigate continues to expand its market presence and drive innovation.

“I believe my immediate contributions will come from forging a robust connection between financial and commercial operations. By aligning targets and indicators across these functions, we will support strong commercial performance as well as strong financial results,” says Karlsén.