" class="no-js "lang="en-US"> Sebastian Siemiatkowski - Fintech Finance
Friday, March 29, 2024
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna | Fintech Finance

Sebastian Siemiatkowski

Co-founder and CEO

About Sebastian Siemiatkowski

In 2005, two friends and I had an idea of making it easier for people to shop online. That idea became Klarna, which today is the most valued fintech company in Europe. With 85 million shoppers and 205 000 retailers in our family, Klarna is the biggest Buy Now Pay Later company in the world. And we are far from done.

We are growing like crazy, especially in the US where we saw a +230% growth in retailers in 2019. Some of the biggest e-commerce players have joined us on our journey, such as H&M, Ticketmaster, ASOS and Footlocker.

15 years later, I am still the CEO of Klarna, and I am still as passionate about the business. Through these years, Klarna has become so much more than just a payment provider. With us, you will get a true partnership. In my position, I am also lucky to get a lot of industry insights in chats with many other CEOs in the business.

For Klarna to stay on top in the constantly changing e-commerce industry, we put a lot of effort into keeping up to date with the latest trends and tech updates. This is possible thanks to our 3000+ employees who are challenging the status quo on a daily basis.

What are your business goals and what are you doing to achieve them?

Related Story

Klarna AI assistant handles two-thirds of customer service chats in its first month

February 27 2024

Klarna today announced its AI assistant powered by OpenAI. Now live globally for 1 month, […]

Matthew Miller appointed to Klarna Holding AB and Klarna Bank AB Boards

January 3 2024

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announced today Matthew Miller will […]

Adyen and Klarna extend global strategic partnership

December 5 2023

Adyen, the global financial technology platform for many of the world’s leading companies, is proud […]

Klarna's US Growth Soars with GMV Up Nearly 50% YOY in Q3

November 6 2023

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today announced its continued momentum […]

Klarna taps AI for human shopping experience in major autumn launch

October 11 2023

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant has today unveiled a treasure-trove of […]

Klarna is the only bank among ChatGPT Enterprise launch customers

August 30 2023

Klarna, the AI-powered payments network and shopping assistant, has once again taken the lead in […]

Europe Turns Pink: Klarna Announces Huge Growth in Key European Markets

August 23 2023

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today announced strong growth across Europe, […]

Klarna says „Bună” to Romania with its interest-free “Pay in 3” service and shopping app

June 8 2023

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, announces its launch in Romania […]

Klarna launches UK’s first credit ‘opt out’ after meeting with MP

May 24 2023

Klarna, the global payments network and shopping destination, has today launched the UK’s first voluntary […]

Klarna and Airbnb offer flexible payments for guests

May 19 2023

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, has joined forces with Airbnb […]

Klarna Spotlight Spring ‘23: New AI powered personalized shopping feed and innovations for consumers and retailers

April 25 2023

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service is today showcasing a suite […]

Klarna brings smoooth shopping to ChatGPT

March 23 2023

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service is excited to announce its […]

Klarna US growth surges with GMV up 71% YoY

February 22 2023

Klarna, the global leader in the generational shift away from credit cards, today announced strong […]

Search Less, Save More: Klarna Launches Price Comparison Tool to Help Consumers Shop Smarter

November 14 2022

Klarna, the global leader in the generational shift away from credit cards, is launching a […]

Klarna closes major financing round during worst stock downturn in 50 years

July 11 2022

Klarna, the global leader in the generational shift away from credit cards, announced the closing […]

Klarna to report credit scores starting in June

May 18 2022

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna will start reporting data on customers’ usage of […]

Klarna supercharges US offering with launch of 'Pay Now' option and Klarna Card

November 24 2021

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today announced the addition of […]

Klarna Says ‘Dia Dhuit’ to Ireland and Launches Pay in 3

November 9 2021

Klarna, the global retail bank, payments and shopping service with 90 million users globally, officially launches […]

Next generation shopping: Klarna announces global roll-out of the only shopping app consumers need

November 3 2021

Klarna, the leading global payments provider and shopping platform has today revealed its new all […]

BNPL Specialist Billie Raises $100 Million in Funding at $640 Million Valuation

October 25 2021

Billie, the leading provider of “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) payment methods for businesses, announced a […]

Klarna expands and strengthens UK offering including launch of ‘Pay Now’ immediate payments

October 18 2021

Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today announces a package of […]

Klarna says “Cześć!” to Poland with “Pay in 30 days”

August 20 2021

Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments provider and shopping service with over 90 million […]

Klarna acquires APPRL, connecting retailers and content creators

July 27 2021

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today announces the acquisition of APPRL, […]

Klarna acquires HERO to bring best of in-store experience to social shopping for its 90m consumers

July 12 2021

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today announces the acquisition of […]

Klarna secures additional funding as consumers demand smarter alternatives to shop, bank, & pay

June 11 2021

Klarna, the leading global payments provider, retail bank, and shopping service, today confirms a new […]

Klarna Says “Salut!” to France with Unique Shopping Experience

June 10 2021

Klarna, the leading global payments provider, bank, and shopping service, currently serving more than 250,000 […]

Klarna launches major new product update

June 7 2021

Klarna, the leading global banking, payments and shopping service, has today launched its Shopping app, […]

A$AP Rocky Joins Klarna as Investor and CEO for a Day

June 2 2021

Klarna, the leading global payments provider, bank and shopping service, today announced that Rakim Mayers, […]

Klarna launches #WhyPayInterest campaign, highlighting Britain’s broken credit model

May 18 2021

Klarna, the leading global banking, payments and shopping service, has today launched a major new […]

Klarna Launches Carbon Footprint Insights for 90 Million Consumers

April 20 2021

Klarna today announces the launch of CO2 insights for all shopping purchases as part of its […]

Klarna’s Route To Sustainability – As Easy As ESG

April 8 2021

Leon Gauhman, chief strategy officer at digital product consultancy Elsewhen, explains how Klarna can evolve […]

Klarna launches bank account in Germany

February 10 2021

Klarna, the leading global payment and shopping service, is launching consumer bank accounts in Germany, with […]

Klarna announces $650M funding round to further accelerate global growth

September 15 2020

Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, is pleased to announce it has raised […]

Klarna introduces social shopping to UK Consumers

September 7 2020

Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, today announces the launch of its newly […]

Related People

Alexander Farsan

Alexander Farsan

Erin Jaeger

Erin Jaeger

Alexandra Colac

Alexandra Colac

Abby Vickers

Abby Vickers

Alex Dickin

Alex Dickin

Anisha Mohammed

Anisha Mohammed

Steven Clarke

Steven Clarke

Raji Behal

Raji Behal

Tomer Turbovich

Tomer Turbovich

Lukasz Dwulit

Lukasz Dwulit

Sara Davidson

Sara Davidson

Felix Würtenberger

Felix Würtenberger

Camilla Giesecke

Camilla Giesecke

Salah Said

Salah Said

Linda Höglund

Linda Höglund

Kristina Elkhazin

Kristina Elkhazin

Viveka Söderbäck

Viveka Söderbäck

Yaron Shaer

Yaron Shaer

Colin Creagh

Colin Creagh

David Fock

David Fock

Alex Naughton

Alex Naughton

Emily Thomas

Emily Thomas

Luke Griffiths

Luke Griffiths

David Sykes

David Sykes

David Sandström

David Sandström

Eric Petitfils

Eric Petitfils

Francine Ereira

Francine Ereira

John Osvald

John Osvald

Sebastian Siemiatkowski

Sebastian Siemiatkowski

Related Company

Klarna