About Björn Jakobson
Born 1934. Björn Jakobson is a Swedish businessperson.
Björn Jakobson (born 14 August 1934 in Stockholm) is a Swedish entrepreneur. thumb
In 1961, he started the company Babybjörn. The initial product was a bouncy chair that he acquired on a trip to the United States, He and his wife, the designer Lillemor Jakobson, are co-owners of Lillemor Design AB, the parent company of the group that includes Baby Björn.
In June 2012, the Jakobsons opened a new museum near Stockholm, on the island of Värmdö, called Artipelag.
In 2012 he was awarded His Majesty The King’s Medal “for significant contributions to Swedish industry”.
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Who is Björn Jakobson?
Swedish entrepreneur
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Björn Jakobson was born on 14 August 1934.
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Björn Jakobson is a businessperson.
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Björn Jakobson is Swedish.
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