About Peter Smedvig
Born 1946. Peter Smedvig is a Norwegian businessperson.
Peter Thomas Smedvig (born August 1946), is a Norwegian billionaire businessman, the founder of Smedvig Capital, and the chairman of Smedvig ASA, which was founded by his grandfather, Peder Smedvig.
Early life Peter Thomas Smedvig was born in Stavanger in August 1946. He has received a bachelor's degree from the Newcastle University in 1970, and an MBA from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania in 1972.
Career In 1996, he co-founded Smedvig Capital with Johnny Hewett.
He is the principal owner of Smedvig ASA and Scana Industrier ASA.
Personal life His daughter is Anna Margaret Smedvig.
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Who is Peter Smedvig?
Norwegian billionaire businessman
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Peter Smedvig was born in 1946 in Stavanger.
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Peter Smedvig is a businessperson.
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Peter Smedvig is Norwegian.
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