Andreas Halvorsen
Andreas Halvorsen is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Viking Global Investors, one of the world’s most successful equity-focused hedge funds. As CEO, he is responsible for overseeing all firm-wide operations, including investment strategy, capital allocation, and risk management. Recognized as one of the leading figures in global finance, Halvorsen is known for his disciplined, research-driven investment philosophy and his ability to identify high-conviction, long-term opportunities across industries and markets. Under his leadership, Viking Global Investors has grown into a premier global investment firm managing multi-strategy portfolios in both public and private markets. Before founding Viking, Halvorsen began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and later joined Tiger Management, the renowned hedge fund founded by Julian Robertson, where he served as Managing Director and refined his expertise in equity investing and portfolio management.
Andreas Halvorsen Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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CEO and Co-Founder
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Managing Director
Academic History
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M.B.A., Arjay Miller Scholar and Alexander A. Robicheck Award
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B.A., Economics
In 1999, Andreas Halvorsen co-founded Viking Global Investors with fellow Tiger Management alumni David Ott and Brian Olson.
As Chief Executive Officer, Halvorsen oversees all aspects of the firm’s operations, including investment strategy, capital allocation, and risk management.
Before assuming his current role, he served as Viking’s Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager for the Financials portfolio, helping to establish the firm’s reputation for disciplined, research-driven investing.
EARLY CAREER
Halvorsen is widely regarded as one of the most influential yet low-profile investors in the hedge fund industry.
He began his career at Morgan Stanley, where he worked in the investment banking division, before joining Tiger Management, the legendary hedge fund founded by Julian Robertson.
As one of Robertson’s most accomplished protégés—often referred to as a “Tiger Cub”—Halvorsen developed a deep expertise in global equity markets, fundamental research, and risk management.
Before entering finance, Halvorsen served as an officer in the Royal Norwegian Navy, a role that shaped his disciplined and strategic approach to leadership and investing.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Despite maintaining a relatively low public profile, his insights and Viking’s investment strategies have been covered by top-tier publications, including Forbes, Bloomberg, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Institutional Investor, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, and CNBC.