Safello, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, has announced the appointment of Mikael Schlaug as Chief Financial Officer. Schlaug will officially assume his position on February 19, 2026.
Schlaug has been involved with Safello since the beginning of 2025 as an investor and advisor. He played a crucial role in the development of Safello’s subsidiary for compliance software, Atoma Studio. Prior to joining Safello, Schlaug has had an impressive career as a management consultant at firms like Capgemini Invent and PA Consulting. He has also worked in the financial industry as an economist at Sveriges Riksbank and the European Central Bank. Schlaug is taking over the CFO position from Viktoria Berglund Blohmé, Head of Finance, who announced her resignation in November.
In the second half of the year, Safello obtained a license under the EU regulation for markets in crypto-assets, MiCA, and announced its first strategic market expansion to Finland. With its approved MiCA-license, Safello is the only Swedish firm positioned to tap into institutional capital and expand its reach in the retail segment across the Nordics. The Finance team at Safello plays a crucial role in facilitating the growth of all business areas within the group, and Schlaug is expected to play a pivotal role in this regard.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mikael as our new CFO. His experience in the banking industry and as a management consultant makes him a perfect fit for Safello, as a regulated financial entity operating in a fast-paced environment. Mikael has been instrumental in the development of our subsidiary, Atoma Studio, which is now entering its commercialization phase. We are pleased to have his knowledge and expertise within the organization and look forward to further developing our financial team across the group,” says Emelie Moritz, CEO of Safello.
Schlaug also expressed his excitement about his new role, saying, “I am honored to step into the role of CFO and help lead Safello into its next phase of growth. In my interactions with the team, I’ve been inspired by their ambition, strong execution, and pace of innovation. Safello is at a defining moment in its journey as the only Swedish firm with an approved MiCA license, creating a unique platform for long-term value creation. I am eager to work closely with the organization to execute our strategy and shape the future of regulated crypto in Europe. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and excited about the journey ahead.”
For more information, please contact Emelie Moritz, CEO, at ir@safello.com.
Safello’s certified advisor is Amudova AB.
Safello is the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, with over 418,000 users since its establishment in 2013. The company’s mission is to make crypto accessible to everyone. Safello offers a secure and seamless solution for buying, selling, storing, depositing, and withdrawing cryptocurrencies directly from the blockchain through smooth transactions with instant delivery. Safello AB operates in Sweden and is authorized as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA. The parent company, Safello Group AB, has been listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market since 2021. For more information, visit www.safello.com.
