| Stefan Persson | |
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Stefan Persson in 2010 |
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| Born | Carl Stefan Erling Persson 4 October 1947 (age 64) |
| Residence | Stockholm |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Education | University of Stockholm[1] |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | Chairman and main shareholder of H&M |
| Net worth | US$24.5 billion (2011)[1] |
| Spouse | Carolyn Denise Persson |
| Children | three[1] |
| Relatives | Erling Persson (father) |
Stefan Persson (born 4 October 1947) is the chairman and main shareholder in fashion company Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), which was founded by his father Erling Persson.[2] Stefan took over the company in 1982 and served as its chief executive officer until 1998. According to Forbes Magazine, Persson had a net worth US$24.5 billion in 2011, making him the richest person in Sweden and the 13th richest person in the world.[1]
He is a supporter of Djurgårdens IF and is co-funding a foundation for the club. He also owns the small English village of Linkenholt.[1]
Persson attended the University of Stockholm. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden and is married to Carolyn Denise Persson. They have three children. In 2009 his son, Karl-Johan Persson, took over as President and CEO of H&M.[1]