Anna Margaret Smedvig
Anna Margaret Smedvig | |
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| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day Norway |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, chairman |
| Years active | 2016–present (as chairman) |
| Known for | Chairman of Smedvig Capital and Smedvig group |
Anna Margaret Smedvig (born October 1983) is a Norwegian entrepreneur and multi-millionaire who holds the position of chairman at Smedvig Capital, a firm based in the United Kingdom.
In addition, she acts as the executive chairman for the Smedvig group, which encompasses entities such as Smedvig Property and the Smedvig Family Office.
Having lived in the UK since the early 1990s, she and her father Peter Smedvig collectively possess an estimated net worth of £847 million, as reported by the Sunday Times Rich List. This places her among the wealthiest women in Norway.
Early life
Smedvig is the sole offspring of Esther and Peter Smedvig. Her father established Smedvig Capital in 1996, where she currently fulfills the role of chairman.
She hails from a distinguished business lineage: she is the granddaughter of Torolf Smedvig and great-granddaughter of Peder Smedvig, who founded Smedvig ASA in 1915, a company specializing in offshore oil rigs.
Her grandmother, Nora Kluge, was the daughter of Kristofer Nordahl Kluge, a judge at Norway's Supreme Court. In the early 1990s, she moved with her family to London.
Smedvig obtained a Master of Arts degree in Psychology and Business from the University of Edinburgh.
Smedvig Capital
Since 2016, she has been Chairman of Smedvig Capital, an investment firm located in London. Established in 1996, this company has invested upwards of £1 billion into businesses across Britain and the Nordic region. She also holds the position of Executive Chairman for the broader Smedvig group, which includes Smedvig Property and the Family Office.
Other
Her previous professional experience includes positions at L Catterton, Smythson, and EC Hambro Rabben.
Personal life
Smedvig lives in London with her spouse and maintains Norwegian nationality. Her personal interests encompass fashion, cinema, architecture, and design.