About Bjørn Bettum
Lived 1935 – 2002 (aged 66). Bjørn Bettum was a Norwegian businessperson.
Bjørn Bettum (2 November 1935 – 16 March 2002) was a Norwegian businessperson and lawyer. He was partner with shipping magnate Anders Jahre from 1970 to 1984, and CEO of Kosmos from 1978 to 1989.
Early and personal life
He was born in and grew up in Sandar Municipality in Vestfold, Norway, as son of Frithjof Bettum. He took a law degree (cand.jur.) at the University of Oslo. He was married to Berit Bettum. After studies, Bettum moved to London, where worked for the bank Lazard.
Jahre and Kosmos He returned to Sandefjord in 1969 to work for Anders Jahre and his company Kosmos. This was a profitable venture until the end of 1995, when the company lost its concession and had to close down.
Bettum died of cancer on 13 March 2002, aged 66.
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Norwegian businessperson
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Bjørn Bettum was born on 2 November 1935 in Sandar Municipality.
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Bjørn Bettum died on 16 March 2002 in Sandefjord.
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Bjørn Bettum was a businessperson.
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Bjørn Bettum was Norwegian.
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