Hans Kristian Rausing
Hans Kristian Rausing | |
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| Born | June 15, 1963 Lund, Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Heir, philanthropist |
| Known for | Heir to Tetra Pak fortune, philanthropy through Julia and Hans Rausing Trust |
| Notable work | Founder of the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust |
Sir Hans Kristian Rausing (born 15 June 1963) is a Swedish billionaire heir, son of packaging magnate Hans Rausing and grandson of Ruben Rausing, the founder behind the global packaging corporation Tetra Pak. The family's wealth is valued at approximately $12 billion.
Rather than entering the family enterprise, Hans Rausing spent his early years traveling extensively. During this period, he met Eva Kemeny while both were undergoing drug rehabilitation in the United States. They wed on 16 October 1992 and established residences in London and Barbados. The couple contributed millions to organizations dedicated to drug education and addiction prevention, including funding a treatment facility in Barbados.
In April 2008, Rausing and his spouse were detained on drug-related offenses after Eva allegedly attempted to smuggle small quantities of crack cocaine and heroin into the US embassy in London. Authorities discovered these substances at their residence. Both acknowledged possession of Class A drugs and accepted police cautions.
On 10 July 2012, Rausing faced arrest once more on suspicion of holding Class A drugs. Shortly thereafter, Eva was discovered deceased at their home in Belgravia. Rausing did not report her passing for two months, leading to charges for delaying her burial. He admitted guilt and was sentenced to a suspended prison term of 10 months. The couple had four children together.
In June 2014, he remarried, wedding art specialist Julia Delves Broughton, daughter of Sir Evelyn Delves Broughton and sibling to Isabella Blow. They founded the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, which donates approximately GBP 50 million annually, ranking it among the largest philanthropic foundations in the UK. This trust supports charities such as the Trussell Trust and FareShare. Julia Rausing passed away on 18 April 2024 at age 63.