Speaking at the sidelines of the Saudi-US CEO Forum in Riyadh, Senior Managing Director & Head of International activities, Head of Europe at CPP Investment Board (CPPIB), Alain Carrier, stated that it was highly valuable to be participating in this conference adding that he is very keen to develop a long standing partnership with the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Carrier also emphasized that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board always seeks great opportunities with returns above their cost of capital.