Kristian Eidesvik Explained

Kristian Eidesvik
Birth Date:19 September 1945
Birth Place:Bømlo, Norway
Occupation:Shipowner, real estate investor, politician

Kristian Eidesvik (19 September 1945 – 7 August 2024) was a Norwegian shipowner, real estate investor, and politician for the Progress Party.

Business career

Eidesvik started his business career in 1965, when he and his brother invested in a fishing vessel. They continued investing in shipping, offshore and other industries, and real estate. The brothers split their company in 1997, when Kristian took over the shipping company Wilson and other assets. In 2023 Eidesvik was listed as number 107 on the magazine Norwegian: [[Kapital (magazine)|Kapital]] list of the wealthiest people in Norway, with a fortune of 3.8 billion NOK.

Political career

Eidesvik was elected second deputy representative to the Storting from the constituency of Hordaland for the period 1989–1993, for the Progress Party. He left the party in 1994, after the 1994 Progress Party national convention.

Personal life and death

Eidesvik was born on Bømlo on 19 September 1945. He died on 7 August 2024, at the age of 78.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kristian Eidesvik . 15 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Wilson ASA owner Kristian Eidesvik passes at the age of 78 . 8 August 2024 . projectcargojournal.com . 15 August 2024.