After 20 years at the helm, Klarna’s CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski is about to face his biggest test yet

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Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been CEO of Klarna for 20 years. He now faces his biggest test yet with a U.S. IPO fast approaching.
Siemiatkowski has grown Klarna into a fintech powerhouse and a brand that’s virtually synonymous with the “buy now, pay later” payment method.
However, his entrepreneurial journey hasn’t been without challenges — and investors are likely scrutinize his track record in the leadup to Klarna’s IPO.

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