Early Life
Alexandra Gamlemshaug Andresen was born on July 23, 1996, in Oslo, Norway. She is the daughter of Johan H. Andresen Jr., a Norwegian industrialist and the owner of Ferd AS. In 2007, her father transferred 42.2% ownership stakes in Ferd AS to Alexandra and her sister Katharina. Alexandra is the great-granddaughter of Johan H. Andresen, tracing her lineage back to significant figures in Norway's business history.
Rise to Success
Alexandra became the world's youngest billionaire at the age of 19 in 2016. She held this title for three consecutive years. Her wealth comes primarily from her investments through Ferd AS, a privately held investment company that has investments in real estate, finance, renewable energy, and consumer goods.
Key Business Strategies
Alexandra's primary source of wealth comes from her investments. Ferd AS, the investment company, manages hedge funds, private equity, and real estate assets across the Nordic region. Alexandra and her sister each own a 42% stake in Ferd and sit on the board.
Philanthropy
Specific amounts of Alexandra Andresen's philanthropic contributions were not found. However, her family has been known for their contributions to the Norwegian community.