How cruise ‘contrarian’ Torstein Hagen became Norway’s richest citizen

One year since its IPO, Viking is the best-performing cruise stock on Wall Street

Viking Holdings chief executive Torstein Hagen (centre) prepares to unveil a model of his company’s hydrogen-fuelled newbuilding.
Viking Holdings chief executive Torstein Hagen (centre) prepares to unveil a model of his company’s hydrogen-fuelled newbuilding.Photo: Eric Priante Martin
Published 15 April 2025, 06:55Updated 15 April 2025, 13:35
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