Quickbit’s CFO Simon Afeworki has decided to leave Quickbit to take on new challenges. Simon has been employed at Quickbit since 2019 and his last day is July 8, 2022. Quickbit has appointed Susanne Andersson as interim CFO. Susanne has extensive experience from companies with international operations in roles as CFO and Head of Investor Relations. Quickbit has initiated a recruitment process to appoint a permanent CFO.
“It has been my privilege to work at Quickbit. After 2.5 intense but amazing years, I have decided to accept an offer and a new challenge outside Quickbit. Quickbit has made enormous progress as a company during my years here and now stands on robust ground. Therefore, I see this as a good time to hand over to a new person and I look forward to following the company’s journey. I would like to thank Hammad for putting his trust in me and send a special thank you to all colleagues for their commitment and attitude during my time at Quickbit”, says Simon Afeworki, CFO Quickbit.
“Simon has been an important part of the evolution of Quickbit in recent years. With his knowledge and leadership, he has contributed to Quickbit’s success while showing great commitment in the management team. We wish Simon all the best as he now moves to new challenges,” says Hammad Abuiseifan, CEO of Quickbit and continues:
“At the same time, I would like to welcome Susanne to Quickbit. Susanne has solid experience in both finance and investor relations and will contribute with her expertise and experience to the management team, as we continue Quickbit’s expansive journey.”
Susanne has experience from several listed companies and most recently she came from a role as CFO at First North-listed Sedana Medical. Previously, Susanne has been CFO at Pricer, Head of Investor Relations at PostNord and Director of Investor Relations at Ericsson. Susanne will be part of Quickbit’s Group Management.
For further information, please contact:
Hammad Abuiseifan, CEO
Tel: +46 73 095 87 12
hammad@quickbit.com
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Quickbit is a Swedish fintech company, founded in 2016 with the goal of making the integration of cryptocurrencies into the everyday lives of people and companies smoother. Today, Quickbit offers safe and easy-to-use products for e-merchants as well as customers. With a transaction volume to date in excess of €900 million, Quickbit has already enabled and empowered individuals around the world, through the use of cryptocurrencies. Quickbit has been listed on NGM Nordic SME since July 2019. For more information, please visit www.quickbit.com