Direktør gir seg i Oljefondet

Carine Smith Ihenacho steps down as director of equity and succession at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), according to a press release. "The past nine years at NBIM have been some of the most rewarding of my professional life, and it has been a privilege to contribute to the fund's mission," she says. Smith Ihenacho added that she believes the time is right to explore new challenges and embark on a new chapter in her career.

Oljefond-sjef Nicolai Tangen thanked her for her dedication. "Carine leaves a lasting impact on the fund. Under her leadership, we have built a world-leading function for equity participation, and she has been a highly respected member of the fund's leadership," Tangen stated. Smith Ihenacho joined the fund in 2017 and led a small team for active equity participation.

Under her leadership, the division grew to become one of the most influential actors in responsible investing globally, according to the release. A year later, she was promoted to director and held positions in both the leadership team and the investment committee. From 2020, she also took responsibility for legal, tax, succession, and operational risk. It is not clear yet who will take over her role.