Torbjörn Törnqvist
Torbjörn Törnqvist | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 (age 71–72) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Alma mater | Stockholm University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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
[edit]Törnqvist was born in 1953,[3] in Stockholm, Sweden.[2] He has a degree from Stockholm University.[1]
Career
[edit]Törnqvist co-founded Gunvor in 1997 and is its CEO.[2][3] Since its founding, Gunvor has grown to become one of the largest crude oil trader in the world.[4][5][6]
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".[7]
Sailing
[edit]Törnqvist is a keen sailor, and the head of Artemis Racing, who have competed in the America’s Cup.[8][9]
Personal life
[edit]Törnqvist lives in Geneva, Switzerland.[1]
His first wife was Eva Birgitta Törnqvist.[10] His second wife is Natalia Törnqvist.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Torbjorn Tornqvist". Forbes.com. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "Leadership". Gunvor Group. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ^ a b "InterOil, LNG, Gunvor ink deal on gas scheme". The National. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
- ^ Hume, Neil (26 September 2014). "Gunvor nearly doubles cash reserves". Financial Times. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Tom (1 August 2024). "Gunvor steps up biofuel bet as it uses record profits to diversify". Financial Times. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Davies, Rob (31 May 2016). "Gunvor chief used $1bn dividend to cut ties with Russian founder". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "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". bernews.com. 22 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Oljemiljardären lever livet i hundra knyck". www.aftonbladet.se.