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Stefan Persson
Stefan Persson in 2010
Born Carl Stefan Erling Persson
4 October 1947 (1947-10-04) (age 63)
Occupation Businessman
Net worth ?US$22.4 billion (2010)[1]
Children Karl-Johan Persson
Parents Erling Persson
Stefan Persson (born 4 October 1947) is the son of Erling Persson who founded the Swedish fashion company Hennes & Mauritz (H&M).[2] Since 1982 Stefan has been the main shareholder of H&M. According to Forbes Magazine, Persson has worth US$22.4 billion in 2010, making him the second richest person in Sweden and the 13th richest person in the world.[1] In 2009 his son Karl-Johan Persson took over as President and CEO of H&M. Stefan lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
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.