Chris Rynning

Chris Rynning
Chris Rynning
Born (1967-08-14) August 14, 1967
Trondheim, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Education MBA
Alma mater University of Chicago
ESSEC
Occupation Investor
Author
Entrepreneur
Website www.chrisrynning.com

Chris Rynning (born August 14, 1967) is a Norwegian investor, author, entrepreneur, and financial commentator based in Beijing. Rynning is the author of the 2013 book, Little Streams, Big River, and publishes a daily newsletter on Chinese economics and financial events.[1][2][3]

From December 2006 until January 2015, one of his most important roles was CEO of publicly listed Origo Partners PLC. Origo is a private equity investment company Rynning founded in 2004, focused exclusively on growth opportunities created by the urbanization and industrialization of China and India.[4][5][6] Origo is listed on the London Stock Exchange and its investment strategy is focused on the natural resources, renewable energy, and clean-tech sectors.[7]

Rynning has been based in Beijing since 1997 and has among others had roles of Founder and Managing Partner of Ascend Ventures, Managing Partner of MINT, PWC Consulting’s joint venture investment arm in China, and Regional Director of Asia with Elkem, an Oslo and Frankfurt listed company.[8][9][10][11]

A graduate of ESSEC in Paris, Rynning also holds an MBA with specialization in Finance from the University of Chicago.[12][13][14]

Rynning was the Chairman of the Norwegian Business Association in Beijing and Adjunct Professor II at Handelshøyskolen Trondheim (HIST), Norway.[15][16] Rynning is also the Editor of Norwegian Links- a business magazine connecting China and Scandinavia.[17][18]

Rynning is a frequent commentator with various Chinese and western media, including Bloomberg, CNBC, FT, DN, PE International and Finansavisen.[19][20][21][22][23]

References

  1. ↑ "Chris Rynning – a Norwegian businessman in China". Scandinavian Traveler. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  2. ↑ "China Money Network − Chris Rynning: When Valuations Differ, Creative Convertibles Provide An Answer - Tune in for China's Financial Markets and Investment Opportunities". Chinamoneynetwork.com. 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  3. ↑ Chris Rynning. "Norway-Asia Business Summit 2015 » Speaker-New Delhi-Chris Rynning". Norway-asia.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  4. ↑ "Private Equity International Asia-Five minutes with Chris Rynning Private Equity International Asia-Five minutes with Chris Rynning « Origo Partners PLC". Origoplc.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  5. ↑ "Exposure to China? Try this tip for size « Origo Partners PLC". Origoplc.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  6. ↑ Hart, Joanne (2010-03-04). "Exposure to China? Try this tip for size". This is Money. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  7. ↑ "ORIGO PARTNERS PLC ORD 0.01P". London Stock Exchange. 2009-12-14. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  8. ↑ "Stock Quotes & Company News". Reuters.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  9. ↑ "Chris Rynning - Managing Partner - Ascend Ventures". XING. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  10. ↑ "Origo Partners PLC (OPP.L London) Insider: Chris Rynning". Macroaxis.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  11. ↑ "En karriere i Asia". adressa.no. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  12. ↑ "Page 7". Chris Rynning. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  13. ↑ "China 2015: A macroeconomic outlook" (PDF). Norway.org.sg. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  14. ↑
  15. ↑ "NBA Beijing Board | Norwegian Business Association Beijing". Nbfbeijing.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  16. ↑ "Program 2014 - HiST - Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag". Hist.no. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  17. ↑ "Norwegian Links". Norwegian Links. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  18. ↑ "Issue 2 / 2014". Norwegian Links. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  19. ↑ "China Leading the Way Out of Recession". Video.cnbc.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  20. ↑ Chris Rynning. "Chris Rynning: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  21. ↑ "Förvaltare spår dollarras och ny finanskris - Affärsvärlden" (in Swedish). Affarsvarlden.se. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  22. ↑ Åshild Langved (2014-05-01). "Frykter gjeldsbombe". DN.no. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  23. ↑ Stevenson, David (2010-10-22). "Laugh if you like, but Mongolia is a serious play". FT.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.

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