Melker Schörling
Melker Schörling | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Sweden |
| Died | December 10, 2023 (aged 76) Nyköping, Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor |
| Known for | Founder of Melker Schörling AB; CEO of Securitas (1987) |
Melker Schörling (15 May 1947 – 10 December 2023) was a prominent Swedish billionaire entrepreneur. His investment firm, Melker Schörling AB (MSAB), possessed substantial holdings in companies such as Securitas AB, Assa Abloy, Hexagon AB, Loomis, among others. He collaborated closely with fellow billionaire Gustaf Douglas, who also maintained major ownership in Securitas and Assa Abloy.
Early life
Schörling completed his education at the Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law.
Career
Schörling first rose to prominence when he became CEO of Securitas in 1987, subsequently joining Skanska under the leadership of chairman Percy Barnevik. Eventually, he transitioned away from operational roles to concentrate on investment activities.
In August 2006, MSAB was publicly listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, with Schörling revealing a distinguished board that included figures such as Stefan Persson (magnate), Carl-Henric Svanberg, and his own daughter.
Due to health concerns, Schörling resigned from all his corporate responsibilities in 2017, passing leadership to his daughters Sophia and Märta.
By May 2021, his fortune was valued at approximately US$12.5 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Personal life and death
Schörling lived in Stockholm with his wife and their two children.
He passed away in Nyköping on 10 December 2023 at the age of 76.