Sander Pikkel to Lead Coop Bank’s Investment Services Business

“I am genuinely pleased that Sander has decided to join Coop Bank and take on the responsibility of building our investment services,” said Arko Kurtmann, Chairman of the Management Board of Coop Bank. “His clear vision and experience in the investment field give us confidence that we can create simple, convenient and reliable solutions that are accessible to our broad customer base and meet the expectations of more experienced investors,” he added.

Sander Pikkel is an experienced investment professional with more than ten years of experience in the securities market and in developing investment services. Over the years, he has led brokerage operations and contributed to the development and expansion of investment services. Pikkel has an in-depth understanding of financial markets and a strong grasp of the expectations and needs of both retail and professional investors.

According to Pikkel, Coop Bank already has a strong customer base and high brand recognition across Estonia – providing a solid foundation for expanding its service offering. “I am inspired by the opportunity to build something that truly works and creates value to customers. I was motivated to join by the same values that I consider important in my professional life – a strong focus on customers and a drive to do things better,” said Pikkel. “Coop Bank has the ambition and the foundation. I bring the experience and the willingness to build something that lasts,” he confirmed.

Coop Bank’s customers have responded very positively to the savings solutions developed to date. Pikkel’s role will be to take the next logical step – building a team focused on growing customers’ wealth, refining the strategy and defining the first products. We plan to introduce investment products step by step.