Odd Reitan
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About
Billionaire businessman best known as the Co-Owner and CEO of Norwegian conglomerate Reitan AS. He is the author of the book titled If I was President, which was released in 2012.
Before Fame
He began his career as a businessman in 1972, establishing a grocery store with his father. Later, in 1979, he created the grocery chain REMA which quickly gained widespread popularity across Norway, ultimately expanding to various countries in Europe.
Trivia
He has talked about the importance of engaging in philanthropy and has been an advocate for various philanthropic causes.
Family Life
He is from Trondheim, Norway. In 1972, he married and later divorced Marit Arntsen with whom he shares two sons, Ole and Magnus. In June 2018, he married Hilde Undlien with whom he started a relationship in 2012.
Associated With
He has been featured in various media outlets, including Forbes and Bloomberg, founded by businessman and politician Michael Bloomberg.
