Helsing Appoints Anita Szarek as Chief Financial Officer

Helsing has appointed Anita Szarek as Chief Financial Officer, with her role set to commence on May 11, 2026. She will be responsible for leading and structuring the company’s global finance operations as it continues to scale its business across international markets.

Leadership Appointment at Helsing

In her new position, Szarek will oversee Helsing’s financial strategy and operations, with a focus on building a structured and scalable finance function. Her responsibilities include managing financial planning, governance, and operational frameworks to support the company’s expansion.

The appointment comes as Helsing continues to strengthen its leadership team to support its growth trajectory and operational complexity across markets. As CFO, Szarek will play a central role in aligning financial systems with the company’s long-term business objectives.

Role Focus and Strategic Responsibilities

Szarek’s mandate includes developing financial processes that can support a high-growth environment while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. She will also contribute to shaping the company’s financial roadmap, supporting decision-making at the executive level.

Her role will involve overseeing capital management, financial reporting, and internal controls, alongside enabling scalability through structured financial operations. The position also requires collaboration with leadership teams to ensure financial alignment with business priorities.

Experience Across Fintech and Software Businesses

Szarek brings extensive experience from European fintech and software companies, particularly those operating in high-growth environments. She joins Helsing from Qonto, where she currently serves as Chief Financial Officer, focusing on mergers and acquisitions strategy, investor relations, and fundraising preparation.

Prior to her role at Qonto, she was CFO at Pleo, a financial services scale-up, where she contributed to financial strategy and operational growth. Her career reflects a consistent focus on scaling businesses and managing financial frameworks in dynamic market conditions.

Background in Scaling High-Growth Organisations

Throughout her career, Szarek has worked on building financial systems that support expansion and organisational development. Her experience includes managing financial operations in fast-growing companies, supporting capital strategy, and enabling international growth initiatives.

This background is expected to support Helsing’s efforts to strengthen its financial infrastructure while maintaining agility in a competitive and evolving market environment.

Company Context and Current Status

Helsing has confirmed that Szarek will assume her role in May 2026 and will immediately begin overseeing global finance operations. The appointment reflects the company’s focus on reinforcing its financial leadership as it continues to expand.

Commenting on the appointment, Helsing Co-CEO and Co-Founder Torsten Reil stated that Szarek’s combination of financial leadership and strategic thinking would support the company’s growth and international expansion. Szarek added that she looks forward to contributing to Helsing’s development by building a strong and effective finance function.