Just one sixth of women on Forbes’ annual billionaires list are self made compared to the two thirds of individuals who are self made across the entire list – which this year totals 1,810 individuals with a combined net worth of $6.48 trillion.
Just one sixth of women on Forbes’ annual billionaires list are self made compared to the two thirds of individuals who are self made across the entire list – which this year totals 1,810 individuals with a combined net worth of $6.48 trillion.
Oil and shipping billionaire John Fredriksen has appointed a new president to head up his family office, Fredriksen Group.
Oil and shipping billionaire John Fredriksen has appointed a new president to head up his family office, Fredriksen Group.
Jo Lunder, who used to be president of multi-generational Norwegian family business Ferd, will begin managing the Fredriksen family’s financial and industrial assets from September. He will report to Fredriksen, and also work closely with his twin daughters, Kathrine and Cecile.
Norwegian family office Ferd Capital has sold five companies to Nordic investment house Verdane Capital, in an effort to focus on larger and more mature companies.
Norwegian family office Ferd Capital has sold five companies to Nordic investment house Verdane Capital, in an effort to focus on larger and more mature companies.
In a statement, Ferd Capital, owned by the Andresen family, said the sale of five software and energy companies would “free up valuable time and resources” for its new strategic direction.
The winners of the Families in Business Awards, in association with Societe GenPrivateBanking, are soon to be announced, so take a look at the achievements of CampdenFB's shortlisted candidates.
The award ceremony will take place on 11 June, at the Cercle National des Armées, in Paris.
The winners of the Families in Business Awards, in association with Societe Generale Private Banking, are soon to be announced, so take a look at the achievements of CampdenFB's shortlisted candidates.
The award ceremony will take place tomorrow, 11 June, at the Cercle National des Armées, in Paris.
Fifth-generation Johan Andresen runs one of Norway's oldest family businesses. He's transformed the company and isn't quite ready to step down.
At the headquarters of Ferd, the billion-euro Norwegian conglomerate, even the chairman orders taxis for visitors. Johan Andresen doesn’t ask his PA to do it nor the receptionist; he simply goes downstairs and, using a tablet computer, does it himself. A taxi promptly turns up.
