Göran Hjelm new Deputy Governor

Göran Hjelm is currently Administrative Director and Head of the Fiscal Policy Council. Mr Hjelm holds a PhD in Economics from Lund University. He has previously worked as head of research and head of public finances, price-setting and the labour market at the National Institute of Economic Research, and as Inquiry Secretary on the Riksbank Committee.

“We are very pleased to be able to present a new highly qualified person as member of the Executive Board. Göran Hjelm has high academic competence and solid experience of the macroeconomic fields relevant to the Riksbank. He will be a good complement to the other members of the Executive Board with his experience and knowledge of economic analysis and labour market issues,” say Bo Broman, Chair of the General Council, and Tomas Eneroth, Vice Chair in a joint comment.

Göran Hjelm has been appointed for a term of office of six years, with effect from 2 March 2026. The decision was unanimous. Mr Hjelm’s first monetary policy meeting will be the one held on 18 March.

The Executive Board of the Riksbank consists of five members, who are appointed for a term of office of five or six years. The other members of the Board are Governor Erik Thedéen, First Deputy Governor Aino Bunge and Deputy Governors Per Jansson and Anna Seim.

A press conferences with the Chair of the General Council Bo Broman, Vice Chair Tomas Eneroth, and Göran Hjelm will be held today at 15.30 at the Riksbank, Brunkebergstorg 11. Press cards or the equivalent are required to participate. Advance registration is required, to press officer Charlotta Edler, charlotta.edler@riksbank.se no later than 14.45 on 6 February 2026. The press conference will be broadcast live on the Riksbank’s website, riksbank.se.