Residence Silkeborg, Denmark Name Lars Larsen Organizations founded Jysk Children 2 Siblings Hans Larsen | Spouse(s) married Net worth 4.2 billion USD (2015) Nationality Danish Role Businessman | |
Full Name Lars Kristinus Larsen Born 6 August 1948 (age 76) ( 1948-08-06 ) Arnborg, Denmark Occupation Owner and founder of Jysk Parents Signe Vera Kirstine Hansen, Lars Larsen Kristinus | ||
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Lars Kristinus Larsen, (born 6 August 1948), is a Danish businessman, owner and founder of the Jysk retail chain.
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Career
Larsen is also known under the name Dyne-Larsen (Duvet-Larsen) and is the founder of the Jysk retail chain. Until, 2001 the chain was named "Jysk Sengetøjslager" (meaning: jutlandic linen storage).
In 2009 when JYSK had its 30 year anniversary, Larsen self-published the book 30 år med JYSK (30 years with JYSK). He mailed a free copy to every household in Denmark, making it the #1 book in the kingdom.
The American business magazine Forbes named him the 435th richest man in the world (August 2015).
Honours
In June 2010 he was knighted in the Order of the Dannebrog.
Personal life
He has two children and lives in Silkeborg since 1984.
References
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