Early Life
Katharina Gamlemshaug Andresen was born on May 21, 1995, in Oslo, Norway. She comes from a prominent Norwegian business family with a long history in industry. Her great-great-great grandfather, Johan Henrik Andresen, founded a tobacco company in 1849.
Rise to Success
Katharina's path to wealth began in 2007 when her father, Johan H. Andresen Jr., transferred a 42.2% ownership stake in Ferd AS to her and her sister Alexandra. This made her one of the youngest billionaires in the world. Ferd AS is a privately held investment company with a diverse portfolio, including stakes in companies like Orkla, Schibsted, and Storebrand. Katharina became the third-youngest billionaire in the world in 2020.
Key Business Strategies
Katharina is a board member of Ferd AS. Ferd focuses on a variety of investments, including hedge funds, active investments in the Nordic stock exchange, and private equity. She is involved in the management of investments across Europe. She also expressed interest in a career in business and entrepreneurship and studied at the London School of Economics.
Philanthropy
Katharina Andresen is known to be a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and is an advisor for Oslo Pride.