Stefan Persson

Carl Stefan Erling Persson (Swedish: [ˈstěːfan ˈpæ̌ːʂɔn]; born 4 October 1947) is a Swedish businessman.

Stefan Persson
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Stefan Persson in 2010
Born (1947-10-04) October 4, 1947 (age 76)
Stockholm, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
EducationStockholm University
OccupationBusiness magnate
Known forChairman of H&M
Net worthUS$18.5 billion (October 2019)[1]
Spouse(s)Carolyn Denise Persson
ChildrenKarl-Johan Persson
Charlotte Söderström
Tom Persson
Parent(s)Erling Persson
Margrit Persson
RelativesLottie Tham (sister)

In March 2013, Forbes reported Persson's net worth as $28 billion.[2] making him the richest of Sweden's 12 billionaires[2] and the 17th richest person in the world;[3]

Persson is the chairman and main shareholder in fashion company H&M, which was founded by his father Erling Persson in 1947.

References

  1. "The World's Billionaires". Forbes. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Forbes Billionaires Sweden 2013". Archived from the original on 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
  3. Forbes The World's Billionaires