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Danish Billionaire Businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niels Peter Louis-Hansen (born 25 October 1947) is a Danish billionaire businessman, deputy chairman and owner of one-fifth of the medical device company Coloplast.
Niels Peter Louis-Hansen was born in Denmark, the son of Aage Louis-Hansen and Johanne Louis-Hansen.[2] Coloplast was founded by his father in 1957, who took it public in 1983.[2][3] Louis-Hansen has a bachelor's degree.[4]
Louis-Hansen became a board member of Coloplast when his father died in 1966, and the company was continued by his mother. His mother was active in the company until the early 1970s.[5]
Louis-Hansen owns 20.7% of Coloplast directly, making him the company's largest shareholder.[3] He also owns 15.6% of Ambu, and via the investment company N.P. Louis-Hansen ApS, is a major shareholder in the unlisted biotech company Virogates.[6]
Bloomberg News estimated his net worth at US$7 billion in 2018.[1]
Louis-Hansen is married, with one daughter, and lives in Humlebaek.[2] He is also the owner of Tustrup Manor at Randers.[5]
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