Melker Schorling
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Melker Schorling Net Worth

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Melker Schorling, born in 1947 in Stockholm, Sweden, is a billionaire businessman who has built his wealth through investments. In 1987, he negotiated with fellow billionaire Gustaf Douglas to get a stake in Securitas, and in 1998 he set up Melker Schörling AB as a holding company for his investments. This company now holds stakes in Hexagon and Assa Abloy, and counts H&M billionaires Stefan Persson and his sister Lottie as shareholders. In 2017, Schörling announced he would leave his chairman post due to health issues.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 15, 1947
Birth Place Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Residence Stockholm, Sweden
Alma mater School of Business, Economics and Law, Gothenburg
Occupation Founder, Melker Schorling AB
Spouse(s) Kerstin Schörling
Children 2

💰 Net worth: $9.8 Billion (2024)

Melker Schorling, an acclaimed Swedish investor and business magnate, boasts an impressive net worth of approximately $9.8 billion, as projected for 2024. Throughout his successful career, Schorling has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of investments, particularly in Sweden. Renowned for his astute business acumen, he has consistently displayed a knack for identifying lucrative opportunities and steering companies toward financial prosperity. With an influential presence and a remarkable net worth, Melker Schorling continues to make waves in the investment industry, solidifying his position among Sweden's most accomplished entrepreneurs.

2010 $1.7 Billion
2011 $2.9 Billion
2012 $3 Billion
2013 $4.1 Billion
2014 $5.4 Billion
2015 $6.4 Billion
2016 $5.7 Billion
2017 $6.8 Billion
2018 $8.3 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1987

He made a name for himself as the CEO of Securitas in 1987 before moving on to Skanska, when Percy Barnevik was chair. Schörling later left his executive career to focus on his own Investments.

2006

In August 2006, Schörling revealed that he would take MSAB public, listing it on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. He also unveiled a new board of Directors. The new board, one of the most high-profile in the Swedish Business world, includes Stefan Persson, Carl-Henric Svanberg, and Schörling's daughter.

2015

As of January 2015, he is worth $6.5 billion according to Forbes.

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