Peter Smedvig Explained

Peter Smedvig
Birth Name:Peter Thomas Smedvig
Nationality:Norwegian
Alma Mater:Newcastle University
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania
Occupation:businessman
Known For:founder of Smedvig Capital, and chairman of Smedvig ASA
Parents:Torolf Smedvig
Relations:Peder Smedvig (grandfather)

Peter Thomas Smedvig (born August 1946), is a Norwegian billionaire businessman, the founder of Smedvig Capital, and the chairman of Smedvig ASA, which was founded by his grandfather, Peder Smedvig.[1]

Early life

Peter Thomas Smedvig was born in Stavanger in August 1946.[2] He has received a bachelor's degree from the Newcastle University in 1970, and an MBA from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania in 1972.[3]

Career

In 1996, he co-founded Smedvig Capital with Johnny Hewett.[1]

He is the principal owner of Smedvig ASA and Scana Industrier ASA.[3]

Personal life

His daughter is Anna Margaret Smedvig.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter Smedvig – Smedvig Capital . Smedvigcapital.com . 13 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Peter Thomas SMEDVIG - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House) . Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk . 13 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Peter T. Smedvig MBA: Executive Profile & Biography . Bloomberg . 13 May 2017.