Winnie Liljeborg Explained

Winnie Liljeborg (formerly Winnie Dahl and Winnie Enevoldsen) is a Danish businesswoman, investor and philanthropist. She was one of the founders of Pandora and is now one of the wealthiest women in Denmark with a net worth of DKK 4.9 billion.

Career

Winnie Liljeborg founded Pandora in collaboration with her partner and later husband Per Enevoldsen in 1979. The private equity fund Axcel purchased 60% of the company in 2006.^[1]

Philanthropy

In 2014, she purchased the property Haraldsborg in Roskilde and has subsequently been converting it into a Christmas seal home (julemærkehjem) and school for children with weight issues.^[2] She has also supported Mødrehjælpen.^[3]

Personal life

Winnie Liljeborg and Per Enevoldsen have one son, Christian. They divorced after their silver wedding anniversary in 2008. Liljeborg lives on Strandvejen in Roskilde.^[4] In September 2017, Berlingske Business estimated her net worth at DKK 4.9 billions.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winnie Liljeborg er gavmild, selvskabt milliardær og blandt Danmarks rigeste. Danish. finans.dk. 14 September 2017.
2. Web site: Gigantdonation betyder julemærkehjem i Roskilde. Danish. sn.dk. 14 September 2017.
3. Web site: Pandora-stifter afsløret: Dansk milliardær levede dobbeltliv i Thailand. Danish. BT. 14 September 2017.
4. Web site: Sky smykkedronning er en af landets mest velhavende: Så rig er hun. Danish. snEkstra Bladet. 14 September 2017.
5. Web site: 21 Winnie Liljeborg: Rollemodel for kvindelige iværksættere . Danish. Berlingske Business. 14 September 2017.