Early Life
Heikki Herlin was born in May 1990, into the prominent Herlin family of Finland. He is the son of Niklas Herlin. Heikki is the great-great-grandson of Harald Herlin, who invested in Kone Elevators in 1924.
Rise to Success
Heikki Herlin inherited shares in several Scandinavian companies from his father Niklas, who died in 2016. In May 2020, he became a major shareholder of Cargotec, Alma Media, and Oriola after inheriting his father's holdings. He manages his holdings through his investment companies, Mariatorp Oy and Heikintorppa Oy.
Key Business Strategies
Heikki Herlin's wealth primarily comes from his stake in Kone Oyj, a leading elevator and escalator company. He is the second-largest shareholder of Finnish publishing company Alma Media.
Philanthropy
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