Yngve Slyngstad is a globally respected investment leader, best known for his pioneering work as the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. Able to take decisive action and create robust strategies, Yngve is an expert in financial planning and investment. As a speaker, he shares compelling insights on business, finance, banking, and entrepreneurship. His wealth of experience and clear-cut presentations make him an excellent choice for business summits, leadership workshops, and as an expert panelist.
Yngve's early role as the CEO of Asian Equities at Storebrand Asset Management gave him a broad foundation in the skills needed to optimise and grow investments and funds. From there, Yngve joined the Central Bank to help create and lead Norges Bank Investment Management's first equity investment program. Having made a successful impact, he became Norges Bank Investment Management's CEO in 2008. In this role, he continued to make critical decisions, such as acquiring 0.5% of the world's equity markets during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.
After twelve years in this position, Yngve stepped down and joined the newly formed Aker Asset Management as their new CEO. Helping build Aker Asset Management into a credible organisation, he was later elected to the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. In 2025, Yngve made his move to the Board of Directors for ICP Asset Management. This variety of high-profile roles gives Yngve an unparalleled understanding of the unique skills needed to thrive in unpredictable business environments.
For his undeniable impact on the industry, Yngve has been recognised by several prestigious honours. He has appeared twice on the Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People and was ranked ranked fifth on the aiCIO list of the 100 most influential institutional investors worldwide. He also appeared in third place on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute's Public Investor 100 list.
Yngve Slyngstad is a fantastic speaker who brings with him a detailed understanding of business, investing, and leadership. Whether it's sharing his strategy for dealing with unpredictable markets or how he leads with positivity and authority, Yngve's insights are extremely valuable to business leaders and organisations seeking real growth. To secure him for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today!
- 2025 - Board of Directors for ICP Asset Management
- 2022 - Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
- 2022 - CEO of Aker Asset Management
- 2019 - Stepped down as CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management after 12 years
- 2014 - Featured on the annual Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People
- 2013 - Ranked 3rd globally on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute's Public Investor 100 list
- 2012 - Ranked 5th on the aiCIO list of the 100 most influential institutional investors worldwide
- 2008 - Led the NBIM through the Global Financial Crisis by acquiring 0.5% of the world's equity markets
- 2008 - CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)
- 1998 - Established and led NBIM's first formal equity investment program
- 1994 - CEO for Asian Equities at Storebrand Asset Management
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