Torbjörn Törnqvist
| Torbjörn Törnqvist | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1953 (age 63–64) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Residence | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Alma mater | Stockholm University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Net worth | US$2.1 billion (April 2017)[1] |
Torbjörn Törnqvist (born 1953) is a Swedish billionaire, and the CEO and co-founder of Gunvor, "one of the largest commodities conglomerates in the world", with the Russian billionaire, Gennady Timchenko.[1][2]
Early life
Törnqvist was born in 1953,[3] in Stockholm, Sweden.[2] He has a degree from Stockholm University.[1]
Career
Törnqvist co-founded Gunvor in 1997,[3] and he is its CEO.[2]
In 2016, he reduced his stake in Gunvor from 78% to 70%, and received a special dividend of about $1 billion, part of which went to repay his co-founder Gennady Timchenko, who sold his 44% to Törnqvist in March 2014, a day before Timchenko was sanctioned by the US for his "close ties to Vladimir Putin".[4]
Sailing
Törnqvist is a keen sailor, and the head of Artemis Racing, who have competed in the America’s Cup.[5][6]
Personal life
Törnqvist lives in Geneva, Switzerland.[1]
His first wife was Eva Birgitta Törnqvist.[7] His second wife is Natlia, with whom he has a son.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Torbjorn Tornqvist". Forbes.com. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Leadership". Gunvor Group. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- 1 2 webmaster (28 November 2011). "InterOil, LNG, Gunvor ink deal on gas scheme". The National. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ↑ "Billionaire Gunvor CEO Tornqvist Cutting Stake in Oil Trader". 31 May 2016 – via www.bloomberg.com.
- ↑ "Torbjörn Törnqvist, head of Artemis Racing – Yachting World". 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Artemis Racing Launches Its AC Race Boat - Bernews.com". 22 February 2017.
- 1 2 "Oljemiljardären lever livet i hundra knyck".