Peter Smedvig

Peter Smedvig
Born Peter Thomas Smedvig
August 1946 (age 72)
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)

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]

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Rich List 2017: #142, £909 million". The Sunday Times Magazine. 7 May 2017. p. 54.
  2. 1 2 "Peter Smedvig – Smedvig Capital". Smedvigcapital.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Peter Thomas SMEDVIG - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Peter T. Smedvig MBA: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved 13 May 2017.


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