Winnie Liljeborg (formerly Winnie Dahl and Winnie Enevoldsen) is a Danish businesswoman, investor and philanthropist. She was one of the founders of Pandora and is now one of the wealthiest women in Denmark with a net worth of DKK 4.9 billion.
Career edit
Winnie Liljeborg founded Pandora in collaboration with her partner and later husband Per Enevoldsen in 1979. The private equity fund Axcel purchased 60% of the company in 2006.[1]
Philanthropy edit
In 2014, she purchased the property Haraldsborg in Roskilde and has subsequently been converting it into a Christmas seal home (julemærkehjem) and school for children with weight issues.[2] She has also supported Mødrehjælpen.[3]
Personal life edit
Winnie Liljeborg and Per Enevoldsen have one son, Christian. They divorced after their silver wedding anniversary in 2008. Liljeborg lives on Strandvejen in Roskilde.[4] In September 2017, Berlingske Business estimated her net worth at DKK 4.9 billions.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Winnie Liljeborg er gavmild, selvskabt milliardær og blandt Danmarks rigeste". finans.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Gigantdonation betyder julemærkehjem i Roskilde". sn.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Pandora-stifter afsløret: Dansk milliardær levede dobbeltliv i Thailand" (in Danish). BT. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Sky smykkedronning er en af landets mest velhavende: Så rig er hun". snEkstra Bladet (in Danish). Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "21 Winnie Liljeborg: Rollemodel for kvindelige iværksættere". Berlingske Business (in Danish). Retrieved 14 September 2017.