Early Life
Jorn Rausing was born on February 12, 1960, in Sweden, into the Rausing family, founders of Tetra Pak. His grandfather, Ruben Rausing, established Tetra Pak, which innovated aseptic carton packaging. His father, Gad Rausing, expanded the business internationally. Growing up, Jorn was surrounded by innovation and entrepreneurship.
Rise to Success
Jorn Rausing, along with his siblings, inherited an equal stake in Tetra Laval following his father's death. This privately held company is a global leader in food processing and packaging. He also holds a stake in Ocado Group and International Flavors & Fragrances, diversifying his investments.
Key Business Strategies
Rausing focuses on strategic foresight and understated leadership. He is involved in mergers and acquisitions for the Tetra Laval Group and chairs its remuneration committee. He also serves as a non-executive director on the boards of Alfa Laval AB, DeLaval Holding AB, and Ocado PLC. The family has diversified its investments, building a $9 billion stock portfolio across more than 100 companies.
Philanthropy
Jorn Rausing supports various charitable causes. He has made significant donations to educational institutions, medical research, and environmental organizations. He is also passionate about art and has a substantial art collection.