Ole Andreas Halvorsen is the co-founder and CEO of Viking Global Investors, a multi-strategy hedge fund managing approximately $45 billion in assets. Viking is one of the most successful "Tiger Cub" funds — firms started by former analysts at Julian Robertson's Tiger Management.
Born in Norway, Halvorsen served as a Navy SEAL in the Norwegian Armed Forces before attending Harvard Business School. He joined Tiger Management in 1996 and co-founded Viking Global in 1999. Under his leadership, Viking has been one of the most consistent performers in the industry, with an annualised net return averaging approximately 17% since inception.
Halvorsen is known for his low-profile approach — he rarely gives interviews or speaks publicly. Viking employs a long/short equity strategy with a focus on fundamental research. His net worth is estimated at approximately $6.3 billion.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return | +12% | +18% | +15% |