Ole Andreas Halvorsen
Ole Andreas Halvorsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961 Borge, Norway |
| Occupation | Hedge fund executive |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | CEO and co-founder of Viking Global Investors |
Ole Andreas Halvorsen (born 1961) is a billionaire hedge fund executive of Norwegian-American descent, serving as CEO and co-founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Viking Global Investors. As of October 2017, Viking oversaw assets totaling $24 billion. Halvorsen is regularly featured among the highest-paid hedge fund managers, securing the 11th position on Forbes' 2012 ranking and advancing to 9th place in 2015, according to Institutional Investor's Alpha.
Having been mentored by hedge fund pioneer Julian Robertson, Halvorsen's estimated net worth reached approximately US$6.6 billion by August 2022.
Early life
Halvorsen was born in Borge, Norway, in 1961. He completed his education at the Norwegian Naval Academy and subsequently commanded a Norwegian SEAL unit. He graduated with a degree in economics from Williams College in 1986, where he was an active member of the ski team. Later, he obtained an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 1990. During his time at Stanford, he received the Alexander A. Robichek Student Achievement Award in Finance and was honored as an Arjay Miller Scholar. Halvorsen currently holds a position on the Board of Trustees at Williams College.
Investment career
Halvorsen launched his professional journey within Morgan Stanley’s investment banking division before transitioning to Tiger Management Corp. At Tiger, he held roles including senior managing director, equities analyst, director, and member of the management committee. Additionally, he participated on Tiger’s advisory board and served on the supervisory board for its largest fund, Jaguar Fund N.V.
In 1999, Halvorsen co-established Viking Global Investors, which now manages assets exceeding $30 billion. He shares CEO responsibilities with David Ott and Brian Olson. These three are recognized as part of the "Tiger Cubs," a group of former Tiger Management employees who founded their own hedge funds. Viking Global specializes in public equity and hedge fund investments across global markets.
Personal life
Halvorsen is married to Diane Halvorsen; together they have three children and reside in Darien, Connecticut.
He contributes to the governance of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute as well as Williams College by serving on their boards. His past roles include trustee for Greenwich Academy, board member for Right To Play USA, and advisory council member at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
External links
- "Andreas Halvorsen and Viking Global’s New Stock Picks," Insider Monkey, February 13, 2011
- "Viking Global Steered Through 2008’s Gloom," DealBook, New York Times, February 13, 2009
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- 1961 births
- Living people
- Royal Norwegian Naval Academy alumni
- Royal Norwegian Navy personnel
- Norwegian billionaires
- Norwegian emigrants to the United States
- American hedge fund managers
- Williams College alumni
- Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni
- People from Darien, Connecticut