With Alaska’s Permanent Fund serving as one of the state’s most valuable legacies, what insights can we gain from the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund—Norway’s $2 trillion Government Pension Fund Global?
Join us for a timely discussion with Paul Marcussen and Roar Wold, who bring firsthand expertise from Norway’s financial and energy sectors. Moderated by Lise Kristiansen, Honorary Consul of Norway in Alaska, the conversation will explore how Norway manages its vast oil wealth to balance present needs with future prosperity—and what lessons Alaska might draw as it charts the next chapter for its own Permanent Fund.
From sustainable investment strategies to intergenerational equity and transparency in governance, this conversation will shed light on how resource-rich regions can turn finite wealth into lasting benefit.
About the Speakers
Paul Marcussen is a Lead Portfolio Manager on the external strategies team, overseeing allocations to active fund managers in Korea, South Africa, London, and select US sectors. He also heads the New York office. About Paul: Originally from Sarpsborg, Norway, Paul moved to the US for college. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the Norwegian Navy before earning a master’s in finance from London Business School. He then worked in equity research and as a PM for Morgan Stanley, Salomon Smith Barney, and Gjensidige.
Roar Wold currently serves as Lead Advisor External Relations and previously held the position of Senior Communication Advisor External Relations at Norges Bank Investment Management since August 2021. Prior experience includes serving as Kommunikasjonssjef for Forsvarets verneplikt- og personellsenter from August 2020 to August 2021, where Roar provided strategic communication and media relations support. Roar was also a Communications Advisor at NATO Maritime Command from December 2019 to August 2020, advising the Commander of NATO’s Standing Maritime Group One. In an earlier role, Roar worked at Forsvaret – Norwegian Armed Forces from November 2009 to December 2019 in various communication positions, including spokesperson for the Chief of Defence. Roar’s journalism experience includes a position at E24.no from January 2008 to August 2009. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Political Economy from BI Norwegian Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Event details
- This program will be held virtually on Zoom. A confirmation email with the access link will be sent following registration.
- Tickets are donation-based.
- Online registration closes at 9:00 AM AKST on December 8.