EIFO’s CEO travels from professional pessimist to reluctant optimist

Katharine Morton

Head of Export, Project and Development Finance

Is the Danish export credit agency punching under its weight? EIFO CEO Peder Lundquist discusses how the ECA is evolving its unique model post-merger, upping its emphasis on critical minerals in Greenland and increasing engagement in Africa, all while keeping its focus on sustainable projects.

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