Early Life and Education
Per Sandberg was born on February 6, 1960, in Levanger, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. He is the son of Rolf Sandberg, a self-employed businessman, and Rannveig Ertsås. His upbringing was described as 'rough'. He attended upper secondary school and later held various jobs.
Political Career
Sandberg's political career began in 1987, and he served as a member of the Norwegian Parliament from 1997 to 2017, representing Nord-Trøndelag and later Sør-Trøndelag. He was also the chair of the parliamentary standing committees on Justice and Transport and Communications. Sandberg served as Minister of Fisheries from 2015 to 2018 and acting Minister of Justice, Public Security and Immigration in 2018.
Key Business Strategies
Sandberg is a major shareholder in the pharmaceutical company Camurus, which develops treatments for opioid dependence. He inherited his stake from his father, Gunnar Sandberg. Sandberg also owns Aimpoint, a company specializing in red dot sights for hunting, sport shooting, and military use. Sandberg Development, his family-owned investment company, focuses on water technology, quality of life, and security.
Philanthropy
There is no information available about Per Sandberg's specific philanthropic initiatives and the amounts he has contributed. However, Sandberg is known for being involved in various activities.