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Johan Andresen steps down as CEO of family business Ferd

October 2, 2012

Johan Andresen, who in 1998 succeeded his father at the helm of the Norwegian Tiedemanns Group and went on to transform the family business into an industrial and financial conglomerate, has stepped down as the company’s chief executive.

Andresen (pictured), the fifth generation of his family to head the group that in 2001 changed its name to Ferd, will now chair the company's board. But he seems to have no intention of reducing his involvement in the family business.

Private equity versus debt

January 1, 2007

In the search for long-term growth, companies today have to consider more than debt financing. With private equity experiencing unprecedented growth, you may require a partner with strategic expertise to help you expand. Marc Smith weighs up the options

Marc Smith is deputy editor of Families in Business.

The announcement that United Biscuits (UB) is to sell up to a consortium of private equity groups is just one of the latest movements in a trend that is giving CEOs around the world some serious food for thought.

Credence clearwater revival

July 1, 2004

Johan H Andresen, CEO of Norwegian venture capital investor Ferd, talks about 2003’s board professionalisation process, and why an emphasis on good governance can see the company achieve its goals

Melanie Stern is Section Editor of Families in Business magazine.

Johan H Andresen, CEO of Norwegian venture capital investor Ferd, talks about 2003's board professionalisation process, and why an emphasis on good governance can see the company achieve its goals

"A community is like a ship," celebrated 19th century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen once said. "Everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm."