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General Secretariat

General Secretariat

Head: Susanna Grufman

The department consists of five divisions:

  • The Communications Division
  • The HR Division
  • The International Secretariat
  • The Legal Secretariat
  • The Secretariat of the Executive Board

Susanna Grufman is Head of the department from 6 November 2023.

The General Secretariat (STA) is responsible for several of the Riksbank’s support and coordination processes. These include coordinating and providing administrative support to the Management Group, the Executive Board and the General Council. The Secretariat also provides legal support to the General Council and the Executive Board and supports the departments in legal and strategic issues and matters of principle. The Secretariat provides strategic and operational communication support and develops communication activities at the Riksbank. The Secretariat is also responsible for operational and strategic HR support and development of this, as well as support, development and coordination of the management’s strategic international activities and technical assistance to developing countries.