Johan Johannson (businessman, born 1967) explained

Johan Johannson
Birth Date:1 January 1967
Nationality:Norwegian
Occupation:Businessman, Heir to Joh. Johannson
Known For:Owns nearly 75% of NorgesGruppen
Spouse:Married
Parents:Knut Hartvig Johannson
Children:3

Johan Johannson (born 1967) is a Norwegian billionaire businessman, and owns nearly 75% of the NorgesGruppen supermarket chain, that he inherited from his father.

The son of Knut Hartvig Johannson, he is an heir of the wholesaler company Joh. Johannson, established in 1866.[1] Today, Joh. Johannson is a part of the NorgesGruppen corporation, where Johan Johannson has been a member of the board.[2]

In 2008, he was considered to be the third wealthiest person in Norway, with a fortune of NOK 18.5 billion,[3] approximately US$3.15 billion. He owns nearly 75% of NorgesGruppen.[4] By the end of December 2020, Bloomberg estimated Johan's net worth to be US$ 5.31 Billion.[5]

Johannson is married, with three children, and lives in Oslo, Norway.[4] He is known for keeping a low public profile.[2] According to Forbes, his key connections are Christine Spiten, Anita Schjøll Brede, Erna Solberg, Odd Reitan and Kjell Inge Rokke.

Notes and References

  1. News: Ukjent matmilliardær . Dagens Næringsliv . 29 March 2007 . 2008-09-27 .
  2. News: Bjørn . Haugan . Norges 3. rikeste kjører Toyota og er mellomleder . E24.no . 26 September 2008 . 2008-09-27. Norway's 3rd Rikest Rider Toyota and is the Intermediary. no .
  3. News: Norwegian News Agency . Kapital: Dette er landets rikeste . 25 September 2008 . 2008-09-27 .
  4. Web site: Forbes profile: Johan Johannson . Forbes . 6 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Bloomberg Profile: Johan Johannson . Bloomberg . 27 December 2020.