Niels Peter Louis-Hansen
Niels Peter Louis-Hansen | |
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| Born | October 25, 1947 Denmark |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Deputy chairman and major shareholder of Coloplast |
Niels Peter Louis-Hansen (born 25 October 1947) is a Danish entrepreneur and billionaire, serving as deputy chairman and holding a stake exceeding 20% in the medical technology firm Coloplast.
Early life
Niels Peter was born in Denmark to Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen. His connection to Coloplast stems from his father, who established the company in 1957 and led it to go public in 1983. He earned a bachelor's degree.
Career
Following the passing of his father in 1966, Louis-Hansen became a member of Coloplast's board, while his mother managed the company until the early 1970s.
He possesses a direct ownership of 20.7% in Coloplast, positioning him as the largest shareholder. Beyond this, he owns 15.6% of Ambu and is a significant stakeholder in the biotechnology company Virogates via his investment firm N.P. Louis-Hansen ApS.
As reported by Bloomberg News in 2018, his net worth was estimated to be around US$7 billion.
Personal life
Louis-Hansen lives in Humlebaek with his spouse and their daughter. He also holds ownership of Tustrup Manor located near Randers.