Helsing announces appointment of Anita Szarek as Chief Financial Officer

Helsing today announced that Anita Szarek will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from 11 May 2026. Anita will oversee and structure Helsing's global finance operations.

Anita brings extensive experience from high-growth European fintech and Software businesses. She joins Helsing from Qonto, Europe's leading business finance management solution, where she currently serves as the CFO and focuses on M&A strategy, investor relations, and fundraising preparations. Prior to Qonto, Anita was the CFO of Pleo, a fast-growing financial services scale-up.

“Anita combines financial leadership and strategic thinking. As Helsing continues to grow, her expertise in scaling high-growth businesses and supporting with international expansion will be invaluable,” says Helsing Co-CEO and CO-Founder Torsten Reil.

Anita Szarek says: “I am very much looking forward to support Helsing's growth and scale through a world class finance function, because strengthening an organisation that defends our democracies demands nothing less.”