Christen Sveaas was born on 18 June 1956 and is a Norwegian businessman, investor, art collector and donor.
14 Facts About Christen Sveaas
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Christen Sveaas is the founder and sole owner of Kistefos AS, vice chairman of the board of the Kistefos Museum and chairman of the board of Anders Sveaas Allmennyttige Fond.
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Christen Sveaas was born in Oslo, and was awarded a degree from the University of St Gallen in 1981.
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Christen Sveaas was sold by the family to Viul Tresliperi in 1985, against Christen Sveaas' wish.
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Christen Sveaas started his first investment company in 1979, and, from 1982 to 1985, he worked at Grieg Finans before becoming independent.
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Christen Sveaas made a series of successful investments in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Christen Sveaas merged several companies into the new investment company Kistefos, where he is the sole owner and chairman of the board.
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Christen Sveaas Kistefos has investments in dry cargo-shipping, offshore supply vessels, financial services, private equity, venture capital, technology founded investments and real estate development.
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Christen Sveaas has contributed to the Vigeland Museum and the maintenance of Vigeland installation in Frogner Park.
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Christen Sveaas is a collector of contemporary art and sculptures, and is a wine connoisseur.
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Christen Sveaas is a member of Dean's Council, Executive Committee at Harvard Kennedy School.
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Christen Sveaas is a founding member of the Metropolitan Museum International Council in New York and member of Tate International Council in London.
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Christen Sveaas is a Commander of the Order of Merit in the Republic of Italy and a Knight, First Class of the Order of St Olav for his contribution to the Arts.
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Christen Sveaas is the son of Anders Sveaas jr and Marit Sveaas, and grew up in Oslo.