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Per Sandberg
Rank #2039
SWEDEN•Healthcare•Pharmaceuticals

Per Sandberg

Net Worth
$2.01B
-2.36% (24h)
Per Sandberg, a prominent figure in the pharmaceutical industry, is a major shareholder in Camurus, a company that develops treatments for opioid dependency. He inherited his stake from his father, entrepreneur Gunnar Sandberg. Beyond pharmaceuticals, he is the sole owner of Aimpoint, a world leader in red dot sights for various applications. Sandberg Development is his family-owned investment company. Sandberg's career has included roles in politics as a Norwegian politician, serving as the Minister of Fisheries from 2015 to 2018. As of March 2026, he is ranked #1982 on the Forbes Billionaires list, with a net worth of $2.1 billion.

How to read Per Sandberg's profile

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The Full Dossier

Early Life and Background

Per Sandberg was born on February 6, 1960, in Levanger, Norway. He was raised in a household with a self-employed businessman father and a part-time worker mother. His upbringing was described as challenging. He worked in various jobs after finishing upper secondary school, including as a bartender and process operator before entering politics.

Political Career

Sandberg's political career began in the Progress Party, and he served as a member of the Norwegian parliament from 1997 to 2017. He held the position of Minister of Fisheries from 2015 to 2018. He was also first deputy leader of the Progress Party from 2006 to 2018. However, his political career was not without controversy. In 1997, he was convicted of assault and battery.

Business Ventures and Wealth

Sandberg's wealth stems primarily from the pharmaceutical industry. He is a major shareholder in Camurus, which develops treatments for opioid dependency. Sandberg also owns Aimpoint, a leader in red dot sights for hunting, sport shooting, and military use. Sandberg Development is his family-owned investment company. Sandberg's net worth, as of 2024, is estimated at $2.1 billion. He currently owns Sandberg Development with his three sons.

Current Status

Per Sandberg continues to be a significant figure in the business world. He serves as the chairman of Sandberg Development AB and Aimpoint Sweden AB. He remains involved in various directorships, including positions in PGS Group AB and Nordisk Clean Solutions AB. He also serves on the board of Navigo Invest.

Career Timeline

2015

Minister of Fisheries

Appointed as the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries.

2006

First Deputy Leader of the Progress Party

Became the first deputy leader of the Progress Party.

1997

Member of Parliament

Elected to the Norwegian Parliament.

Key Business Ventures & Holdings

CompanyStakeValue
Camurus——

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life and Background

Per Sandberg was born on February 6, 1960, in Levanger, Norway. He was raised in a household with a self-employed businessman father and a part-time worker mother. His upbringing was described as challenging. He worked in various jobs after finishing upper secondary school, including as a bartender and process operator before entering politics.

Political Career

Sandberg's political career began in the Progress Party, and he served as a member of the Norwegian parliament from 1997 to 2017. He held the position of Minister of Fisheries from 2015 to 2018. He was also first deputy leader of the Progress Party from 2006 to 2018. However, his political career was not without controversy. In 1997, he was convicted of assault and battery.

Business Ventures and Wealth

Sandberg's wealth stems primarily from the pharmaceutical industry. He is a major shareholder in Camurus, which develops treatments for opioid dependency. Sandberg also owns Aimpoint, a leader in red dot sights for hunting, sport shooting, and military use. Sandberg Development is his family-owned investment company. Sandberg's net worth, as of 2024, is estimated at $2.1 billion. He currently owns Sandberg Development with his three sons.

Current Status

Per Sandberg continues to be a significant figure in the business world. He serves as the chairman of Sandberg Development AB and Aimpoint Sweden AB. He remains involved in various directorships, including positions in PGS Group AB and Nordisk Clean Solutions AB. He also serves on the board of Navigo Invest.

Data Sources & Methodology

Figures for Per Sandberg are synthesized from the sources below and cross-checked against our net worth methodology. Estimates may lag market moves; see corrections to report discrepancies.

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