Anette S. Olsen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anette S. Olsen
Anette Olsen
Born	24 September 1956

Anette Sofie Olsen, born on September 24, 1956, is a very successful businesswoman from Norway. She is known for leading a large group of companies, mainly involved in shipping, that have been in her family for a long time.

Who is Anette S. Olsen?

Anette Olsen is a powerful leader in the business world. She manages a big group of companies called Fred. Olsen & Co.. This group mainly works in shipping, which means they use ships to transport goods and people around the world.

Her Education and Career

Anette Olsen studied a lot to prepare for her career. She earned special business degrees, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA). An MBA is a high-level degree that teaches people how to manage companies.

• She became a partner in the family business, Fred. Olsen & Co., in 1993.
• This means she started working closely with her father to run the company.

Leading the Family Business

Anette Olsen is the main owner of the Fred. Olsen & Co. shipping group. This means she makes the most important decisions for the company.

• She is the "sole proprietor," which means she owns the business all by herself.
• She is also the top boss, or "chief executive officer," of two important companies within the group: Bonheur and Ganger Rolf.
• These companies are "publicly listed," meaning parts of their ownership (called shares) can be bought and sold by anyone on the stock market.

Anette Olsen also leads the board of directors for many other companies in the Fred. Olsen group. The board of directors is a group of people who guide the company and help make big plans. Her father, Fred. Olsen, is also involved and serves as the chairman of Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. Anette Olsen has taken over much of the business from him.