Jan Erik Saugestad is CEO of Storebrand Asset Management, a highly regarded institutional investor in the Nordic markets and a pioneer in the field of sustainable investments. Storebrand Asset Management manages over EUR 100 bn in private and public markets, and all assets are managed in accordance with a strict and innovative strategy for sustainable investments.
Mr. Saugestad is a vigorous advocate for sustainable investments. His visionary approach to sustainable investments and a more sustainable society, combined with in-depth knowledge of financial markets, has made him a very sought-after panelist and speaker. For him, sustainable investments are neither an option nor a compromise; they are the only way to secure a future for all while providing a return on investments—value beyond return.
He has extensive asset management experience gained through high-profile positions in companies such as Nordea, Handelsbanken, and McKinsey. He holds a Master of Science degree from NTNU in Norway and an MBA from INSEAD in France. Prior to his current role as CEO of Storebrand Asset Management, Mr. Saugestad served as Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asset Allocation.
In addition to his role at Storebrand AM, Jan Erik Saugestad serves on the board of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC). The IIGCC works with over 400 members to support investors in addressing climate risk and making the most of opportunities related to climate mitigation and adaptation. Through collaboration and initiatives such as Climate Action 100+ and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, the IIGCC ensures that investments contribute to a sustainable, climate-resilient future.
