Jörn Rausing (born 12 February 1960)[1] is a Swedish heir and businessman, a co-owner of Tetra Laval, the packaging company.

Jörn Rausing
Born (1960-02-12) 12 February 1960 (age 64)
NationalitySwedish
Occupation(s)Co-owner, Tetra Laval
Director, Ocado
Parent(s)Gad Rausing
Birgit Rausing
RelativesRuben Rausing (grandfather)
Kirsten Rausing (sister)
Finn Rausing (brother)

In 2021, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated his joint net worth with Kirsten Rausing at £13 billion.[2]

Early life

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Jörn Rausing is the son of Gad Rausing and Birgit Rausing.[3]

Career

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As well as Tetra Laval, he owns a share of Ocado, where he is a board director.[3] In 2003, Rausing made a £26.5 million investment in Ocado, with his stake now being worth £1.4 billion.[2]

Rausing, along with his sister Kirsten Rausing and his brother Finn Rausing, hold a 20% stake in International Flavors & Fragrances, which sells scents used in fizzy drinks, perfumes and other consumer products.[2]

Personal life

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Rausing lives in Surrey, England.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Philip Beresford; William D. Rubinstein (16 February 2011). The Richest of the Rich: The Wealthiest 250 People in Britain since 1066. Harriman House Publishing. p. 353. ISBN 978-0-85719-065-9.
  2. ^ a b c Times, The Sunday. "Kirsten and Jorn Rausing net worth — Sunday Times Rich List 2021". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Jorn Rausing". Forbes. Retrieved 2 March 2021.