Stefan Persson (magnate)
| Stefan Persson | |
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 Stefan Persson in 2010 |
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| Born | Carl Stefan Erling Persson 4 October 1947 (age 64) |
| Residence | Stockholm |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Education | University of Stockholm[1] |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | Chairman and main shareholder of H&M |
| Net worth |  US$24.5 billion (2011)[1] |
| Spouse | Carolyn Denise Persson |
| Children | three[1] |
| Relatives | Erling Persson (father) |
Stefan Persson (born 4 October 1947) is the chairman and main shareholder in fashion company Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), which was founded by his father Erling Persson.[2] Stefan took over the company in 1982 and served as its chief executive officer until 1998. According to Forbes Magazine, Persson had a net worth US$24.5 billion in 2011, making him the richest person in Sweden and the 13th richest person in the world.[1]
He is a supporter of Djurgårdens IF and is co-funding a foundation for the club.[citation needed] He also owns the small English village of Linkenholt.[1]
Persson attended the University of Stockholm. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden and is married to Carolyn Denise Persson. They have three children. In 2009 his son, Karl-Johan Persson, took over as President and CEO of H&M.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f "Stefan Persson - Forbes". Forbes. 9 March 2011. http://www.forbes.com/profile/stefan-persson. Retrieved May 16 2011.
- ^ "Stefan Persson" (in Swedish). Nationalencyklopedin. http://www.ne.se/stefan-persson. Retrieved 25 September 2010. (subscription required)
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