Early Life
Mathias Kamprad was born in Älmhult, Sweden, in 1969. He is the youngest son of Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, and Margaretha Stennert. He grew up in Denmark and Switzerland and has been involved with the IKEA sphere since his youth.
Rise to Success
Mathias Kamprad's career began at IKEA at a young age. He has worked in various roles, including in the Danish subsidiary of IKEA from 2004 to 2008. He has also been involved in the board of Inter IKEA Group. In 2013, he replaced Per Ludvigsson as the chairman of Inter IKEA Holding. With his brothers, he is committed to IKEA's core values.
Key Business Strategies
Mathias Kamprad, along with his brothers, owns the Ikano Group, which manages IKEA's real estate and financial service businesses. He is also a board member of Inter IKEA Holding, the owner of the intellectual property assets, and sits on the board of Ikano Group, and on the supervisory board of Interogo, a Liechtenstein-based foundation that is the ultimate owner of Ikea. He has been instrumental in maintaining the values and vision that have made IKEA a household name worldwide. He emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility, leading IKEA's sustainability goals.
Philanthropy
Through the Kamprad Family Foundation, Mathias supports various charitable initiatives in areas such as education, healthcare, and rural development. These efforts reflect his belief in giving back to society and improving the quality of life for communities around the world.
