In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Iberdrola is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution. Galán has led the company for over twenty years and has transformed the company into a global leader. Why is this transition going so slowly, what new technologies does he believe in, and where does he get his energy from? Tune in! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau&nbs...

Ajay joins to shed light on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and the trajectory of our global economy. Is it possible to achieve a liveable planet free of poverty? Tune in! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke. Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Invest...

Ana is one of the most powerful people in global finance. She runs one of the world’s largest banks with over 160 million customers and over 200 000 employees. Ana shares unique insight into the future of banking, how to create a global culture and answer the question of do we still need the banks? The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau J...

The Norwegian Bjørn Gulden share unique insight into how it was to leave Puma for the main competitor Adidas. He also explains his plan to rebuild adidas, the relationship with Kanye West and why he makes quick decisions. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke and portfolio manager J...

How does Sam envision a world where humans and AI coexist? How far into the future can he see, and when will AI completely change the way we live? Sam Altman, Founder and CEO of OpenAI, provides unique insights into how AI will impact the world going forward. Sam’s book recommendation:  The Beginning of Infinity  by David Deutsch The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai...

How can you be generous without being taken advantage of? Why is it so difficult to change your mind? And what will the future of work look like? Adam Grant, arguably the world's most influential management thinker, joins us to discuss these questions and more. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was...

How should we regulate AI? How will AI impact the power balance between the US and China? And how does Microsoft navigate this complex landscape? In this episode, Brad Smith Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, shares his unique insights on these questions and more. We are also joined by Ulf Sverdrup, the leader of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, who will be offering his commen...

What’s the secret to McDonald's success globally? How do they use AI in their business? And why are McDonald's fries so good? Tune in and find out! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschaug Johansen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke and Shilpi Nanda with input from portfolio manager Irene Jensen. Links: Watch the episode on Yo...

François Jackow CEO of Air Liquide How do you make billions of dollars out of air? Air Liquide is a French multinational company that sell industrial gases across the world. No industry will work well without gases. Tune in and learn more! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with...

A thought-provoking conversation with the CEO of an industry giant, the powerhouse behind global energy for over a century, ExxonMobil. This is an important conversation you don’t want to miss.   The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke and Shilpi Nanda with input from portfolio manager Ståle Lægrei...

What’s the secret to Coca-Cola’s success? And what’s in the secret recipe? Tune in and find out!   The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager John Santo Domingo. Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube Want to learn mo...

How will drones and AI impact the logistics industry? And how does Carol Tomé manage 500 000 people? UPS delivers 21 million packages each day to over 220 countries around the world, equivalent to 2% of world GDP. You don’t want to miss this one.   The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke w...

Have we reached peak inflation? Is there more economic turmoil to come? And how did he end up in a bar fight in Trinidad? Tune in and find out!   The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager Mikael Modum Bilet Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank In...

What’s the most important problems that AI can solve? How close are we to artificial general intelligence? And how can we use AI responsibly? Tune in and find out!   The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio manager Richard Green.   Lin...

What’s the future of transportation? How will Uber adapt to autonomous vehicles? And what is their CEO’s Uber rating? Tune in and find out!   The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio manager John Santo Domingo. Links: Watch the episode on Y...

“I'm very concerned that European citizens will have lack of access or much lower access to some of the new medicines” says CEO of Novo Nordisk. He also share some interesting perspectives about the importance of purpose and their new weight loss drug. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Nikolai Ovenberg. Background research was done by Sigurd Brek...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Patrick Pouyanné Chairman and CEO at TotalEnergies, one of the largest energy companies in the world. Nicolai and Patrick discuss net zero, challenges and opportunities in the energy transition and Patrick share some fascinating insight of his past meetings with Vladimir Putin before the invasion. Unfortunately, we experienced some technical issues during t...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO and Chairman of Schneider Electric, the world’s largest maker of electrical equipment. The group born out of the industrial revolution is now undergoing a 15-year transformation to a sustainable and digital age. Nicolai and Jean-Pascal discuss this transformation along with geopolitical challenges, doing business in China and India...

What will come after AI? Is net zero in 2050 a realistic goal? And what does Bill Gates read? We will cover all this and much more in this special bonus episode! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke. Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube Want t...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Nandan Nilekani Co-founder and Chairman of Infosys, one of the world’s largest IT companies with more than 300 000 employees. Nandan has had an amazing career both at Infosys and for the Indian government where he led the biggest social project on the planet. The production team on this episode was PLAN-B’s Niklas Figenschaug Johansen and Martin Oftedal. Ba...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Henry Fernandez, CEO of MSCI, one of the largest index providers in the world. Nicolai and Henry discuss the power of index providers, and do they have too much influence? ESG investing and the current backlash in the US, will it remain? And Henry share many interesting personal stories about his upbringing and relationship with his father. The production t...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of BlackRock, the largest fund in the world. Check out the episode to learn about how BlackRock became the largest fund in the world, the famous letter he writes annually and his thoughts on the ESG backlash.   The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to CFO of General Electric, Carolina Dybeck Happe. She’s widely regarded as one of the best CFOs in the world. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio manager Martin Prozesky. Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Albert Baehny, the Chairman of Lonza and Geberit. Albert was the first person Nicolai called for advice when he became CEO of the fund. Check out what his advice was and much more! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio...

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair. Check out the episode and learn about the secret sauce to Ryanair’s success, and find out if they ever tried to buy Norwegian? The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio manager Venetia Baden...