Early Life
Tom Stefan Persson was born on May 15, 1985, in Sweden. He is the son of Stefan Persson, the former CEO and chairman of H&M, and Pamela Persson (née Collett-Larson). His grandfather, Erling Persson, founded Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) in 1947. Tom grew up in Djursholm, near Stockholm.
Rise to Success
Tom Persson is the youngest member of the Persson family, which founded H&M. While his family has deep roots in the fashion retail industry, Tom chose to pursue a career in the film industry. He attended the Met Film School in London, graduating in the mid-2010s. Tom's company, Co_Made, started operations in 2016. The choice reflects his interest in media and storytelling while benefitting from the enduring success of H&M.
Key Business Strategies
Tom Persson focuses on film production and has been involved in producing several films. This career path is a departure from the family business, H&M, which continues to grow globally. His strategic choice to enter the film industry highlights a diversification of the family's interests.
Philanthropy
Tom Persson is involved in philanthropic initiatives through the Erling Persson Family Foundation. He is the owner of the production company Co_Made and serves on the boards of several firms, including Breakable Films AB, Unlimited Stories AB, Soundtelling, Art & Bob AB, Naudio AB, and the Erling Persson Family Foundation, which supports philanthropic causes aligned with the family's legacy.