The Swedish Pensions Agency has announced that its head of analysis, Ole Settergren, is to leave the agency after 30 years of service as his private commitments are “not compatible” with the role.

In a statement, Settergren said that he has been in dialogue with Swedish Pensions Agency director general, Anna Pettersson Westerberg, for some time and they have “come to the conclusion that we do not have the same view on whether my private commitments are compatible with the role of head of department at the Swedish Pensions Agency”.

Settergren continued: “In addition, my appointment as head of department is coming to an end, which has contributed to me leaving after 30 years in the service of the pension system. I'm happy with what I've achieved and look forward to doing other things.”

Settergren has worked at the Swedish Pensions Agency since its inception in January 2010, but even longer than that at its predecessors, the Swedish National Insurance Board and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

Commenting on his departure, Pettersson Westerberg said: “It is with a bit of a heavy heart that I can tell you that Ole is leaving. Ole and I agree and both think it is the best thing for the Swedish Pensions Agency. Ole is leaving after 30 years of fantastic work for the pension system. I hope that we will continue to meet in the work for a well-functioning pension system.”

Settergren will remain at the disposal of the Swedish Pensions Agency for a while longer, but will leave as soon as a handover can take place. Elin Berglöf, currently head of the asset management and actuarial init in the analysis department, has been appointed acting head of the analysis department.

The Swedish Pensions Agency declined to comment further on Settergren's private commitments.

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