Petter Anker Stordalen Bjorvand, better known as Petter Stordalen, is a Norwegian businessman and investor known for his business ventures and philanthropy. He has built a substantial empire, primarily focused on the hospitality industry.
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- Full name: Petter Anker Stordalen Bjorvand
- Stage name: Petter Stordalen
- Date of birth: November 29, 1962
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of birth: Porsgrunn, Norway
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Occupation: Businessman
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Knut Anker Stordalen and Kari Stordalen
- Siblings: Kjersti Stordalen
- Spouse: Ingrid Stordalen (Divorced) and Gunhild Stordalen (m. 2010–2019)
- Children: Emilie Stordalen, Henrik Anker Stordalen, and Jakob Anker Stordalen
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $1 billion
Early life and education
Petter Stordalen was born on 29 November 1962 in Porsgrunn Municipality, Norway. He was raised by his parents, Knut Anker Stordalen and Kari Stordalen, and grew up with his sister, Kjersti Stordalen. Petter attended Norges Varehandelshøyskole and the Norwegian School of Marketing. He is of Norwegian descent and is Catholic.
Career
Petter Stordalen’s entrepreneurial journey began at a young age when he started selling strawberries with his grocer father. This early experience instilled in him a strong work ethic and a keen business sense.
At the age of 24, Petter took over the management of City Syd, Norway’s largest shopping mall at the time. His success in managing this project laid the foundation for his future business endeavors.
Stordalen’s entry into the hotel industry began with the acquisition of a small hotel chain. Through strategic acquisitions and creative management, he transformed this small hotel chain into Nordic Choice Hotels, one of the largest hotel chains in the Nordics.
In addition to his business ventures, Petter Stordalen is a committed environmentalist. He founded the Stordalen Foundation, which focuses on environmental protection and sustainability goals. His commitment to sustainability is reflected in his business activities, which focus on eco-friendly hotels and operations.
Social media
- Instagram name: @petterstordalen
- Facebook Manager: Petter Stordalen
- Twitter Username: @petterstordalen
Personal life
Petter Stordalen was previously married to Ingrid Stordalen and has three children: Emilie Stordalen, Henrik Anker Stordalen and Jakob Anker Stordalen.
In 2010, Petter married Gunhild Stordalen. The couple had no children together and their marriage ended in divorce in 2019 after nine years of marriage.
Net worth
Petter Stordalen is a prominent Norwegian businessman with an estimated net worth of US$1 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in Norway. His considerable net worth is a testament to his successful business ventures and entrepreneurial prowess.
