Christer Ericsson
Jan Christer Ericsson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | June 28, 2016 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of Consafe, creator of a container loading technique |
Jan Christer Ericsson (27 March 1942 – 28 June 2016) was a Swedish entrepreneur known for creating a container loading technique, which he unsuccessfully attempted to introduce to his employers at Stena Line. Subsequently, he established Container Safe J C Ericsson AB, later rebranded as Consafe, a company specializing in maritime transportation that initially experienced notable success. In 1987, he authored Utan omsvep: mitt berikande liv med Consafe.
During the late 1970s, Consafe broadened its operations to include the production of residential units and offshore service platforms through a collaboration with Svenska Varv. Although the company grew, it ultimately filed for bankruptcy in 1985.
Prior to this financial collapse, Ericsson diversified his portfolio by acquiring a significant stake in the car dealership Philipson Bil and venturing into the oil and gas industry. In July 2006, he appeared on the Sveriges Radio program Sommar i P1, where he reflected on his professional journey.
Disappearance and discovery of body
On 28 June 2016, Ericsson was reported missing at sea after his boat was discovered unattended near Marstrand. His remains were found on 27 August 2016. At the time of his passing, his wealth was estimated in billions of Swedish kronor.