Background and Experience
Maria brings more than 20 years of experience in global financial services, specialising in fund operations, client service transformation, process optimisation and digitalisation within the alternatives sector.
Prior to joining Aztec Group, Maria held senior leadership roles at EQT Group and Partners Group, where she led strategic restructuring programmes, process improvements and digital transformation initiatives designed to enhance governance, regulatory compliance, financial reporting and operational efficiency.
At EQT, she served as Managing Director, Head of Client Services, and previously as Managing Director, Head of Fund Controlling, Reporting and Capital Events, overseeing large-scale reporting and audit coordination across 350+ entities and driving multi-fund administrator alignment to improve efficiency and client centricity.
Earlier in her career at Partners Group, Maria held several senior roles including Global Head of Financial Reporting and Senior Vice President, Head of Financial Reporting, leading international teams across Europe and Asia and managing financial reporting for over 500 entities.
Throughout her career, Maria has been recognised for her ability to bridge operational excellence with human-centred leadership – empowering teams, enhancing client relationships and fostering scalable, trusted investor service models that combine people-first thinking with cutting-edge technology.
Qualifications
Maria is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Business Administration from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
She is fluent in English, Swedish and German.
Outside of the office
Outside of work, Maria is a mother of two girls and can often be found being their taxi and official during swimming competitions. She is a keen cyclist and skier and enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.