7/20/2025
Doha, July 20, 2025 – QIA is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Mortensen as its Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Peter will lead QIA’s Risk Department and drive the continued development and execution of a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management strategy.
Peter brings more than two decades of international experience in risk management. He joins QIA from Russell Investments, a prominent US-based investment firm, where he led the global risk function. At the firm, he was responsible for risk oversight across a wide range of asset classes, covering market, liquidity, credit, and concentration risk, as well as performance measurement and attribution.
Earlier in his career, Peter held key positions at the Ministry of Finance and Nykredit Bank in Denmark, where he worked across CO₂ and OTC pricing, derivatives, fixed income research, and macroeconomic analysis.
He holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Copenhagen and was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Washington.
Rashid Saad Al-Mohannadi, Executive Director of Human Capital at QIA, said: "We are delighted to welcome Peter to QIA. His global experience and expertise in risk management will continue to enhance QIA’s ability to navigate the evolving investment landscape. Welcoming top-tier talent to QIA like Peter is part of our commitment to long-term success and resilience."
Peter Mortensen said: “I am excited to join QIA, one of the world’s leading long-term investors. I look forward to working closely with the talented teams across the organization to further strengthen QIA’s approach to risk management and governance."