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Caroline Hagen Kjos

b. 1984

Norwegian business executive, heiress and billionaire

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About Caroline Hagen Kjos

Born 1984. Caroline Hagen Kjos is a Norwegian business executive.

Caroline Marie Hagen Kjos (born 1984) is a Norwegian businesswoman, heiress and billionaire based in Switzerland. In early 2018, she was the richest woman in Norway. In 2014, she was elected chairman of the board of the family holding company Canica. In 2014–2015, a clear majority of the company's share capital was also transferred to her. As of August 2023, Forbes estimated Hagen Kjos' assets at $2.1 billion.

Biography Hagen Kjos works as a project manager in the Swiss subsidiary of the family company. Canica is a major shareholder in Orkla ASA; Orkla has acquired several food companies in Finland, having merged with Orkla Foods Finland and Orkla Confectionery & Snacks; products include Panda confectionery and Taffel potato chips. Orkla's Chairman of the Board is Hagen, with Hagen Kjos as his alternate.

Hagen Kjos holds a bachelor's degree from the Parsons School of Design in New York City. She is married to Christer Kjos and they have two children.

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Important facts

Born
1984
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Business executive
Nationality
Norway
Also known as
Caroline Marie Hagen Kjos

Family & relationships

Parent
Stein Erik Hagen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Caroline Hagen Kjos?

Norwegian business executive, heiress and billionaire

When was Caroline Hagen Kjos born?

Caroline Hagen Kjos was born in 1984.

What is Caroline Hagen Kjos's occupation?

Caroline Hagen Kjos is a business executive.

What nationality is Caroline Hagen Kjos?

Caroline Hagen Kjos is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Caroline Hagen Kjos

· Wikidata: Q52084026

· DBpedia: Caroline Hagen Kjos

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