Peter Smedvig
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.[2]
Peter Smedvig | |
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| Born | Peter Thomas Smedvig August 1946 (age 74) |
| 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 |
| Net worth | £909 million (May 2017)[1] |
| Parent(s) | Torolf Smedvig |
| Relatives | Peder Smedvig (grandfather) |
Early life
Peter Thomas Smedvig was born in August 1946.[3] 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.[4]
Career
In 1996, he co-founded Smedvig Capital with Johnny Hewett.[2]
He is the principal owner of Smedvig ASA and Scana Industrier ASA.[4]
Personal life
His daughter is Anna Margaret Smedvig.
References
- "Rich List 2017: #142, £909 million". The Sunday Times Magazine. 7 May 2017. p. 54.
- "Peter Smedvig – Smedvig Capital". Smedvigcapital.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- "Peter Thomas SMEDVIG - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- "Peter T. Smedvig MBA: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
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