Denmark is a Nordic nation located in Northern Europe. It is a prosperous nation. Danes are happy and enjoy a high standard of living. It has a developed mixed economy. Denmark is also one of the most competitive economies in the world.
Here is a brief overview of the six billionaires of Denmark; with their Forbes World’s ranking and net worth.
Richest People in Denmark 2014:
6) Bent Jensen (Rank: 1554; Net worth: $1 billion)
This 62 year old billionaire is the owner and CEO of linear actuators company Linak. Linear actuators are used in industrial equipment, healthcare equipment and furniture.
5) Hanni Toosbuy Kasprzak (Rank: 684; Net worth: $2.6 billion)
Hanni Toosbuy Kasprzak is the richest woman in Denmark. This 57 year old entrepreneur is the owner and chairperson of shoe manufacturer Ecco, which was founded by her late father in 1963.
4) Lars Larsen (Rank: 423; Net worth: $3.8 billion)
This 65 year old self-made Danish billionaire is the founder and owner of bedding and home furnishing chain JYSK, which has more than 2,100 stores in 36 nations all over the world. Larsen is the nation’s widely read author. He also appears in advertisements of his company.
3) Niels Peter Louis-Hansen (Rank: 378; Net worth: $4.2 billion)
This 66 year old billionaire is the deputy chairman of the Danish healthcare company Coloplast. He owns one-fifth of the company. He is its largest shareholder. His father founded the business in 1957 and took it public in 1983.
2) Andres Holch Povlsen (Rank: 310; Net worth: $5 billion)
This 41 year old fashion maven is a well-known name in Denmark. He picked up 10 percent in Europe’s hot retailer Zalando in 2013. He has also invested in online Danish supermarket nemling.com. This billionaire has been investing in real estate in Scotland, making him one of the nation’s biggest property owners. He is married and has four children. He resides in Aarhus.
1) (Rank: 120; Net worth: $10.5 billion)
This 66 year old billionaire is the grandson of toy company LEGO’s founder. In 2013, the company moved ahead of Hasbro to become the second largest toy company by sales. He is the deputy chairman of the company and its majority owner. Through his investment business Kirkbi, he owned 34.6 percent in Merlin, and then sold nearly 70 million pounds in stock in the offering.
The above-mentioned Danish billionaires have made their country proud.
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