Jan Stenbeck

Jan Stenbeck

businessman Sweden

Jan Stenbeck (1942-2002) was a prominent Swedish media mogul and entrepreneur known for revolutionizing the Swedish media landscape. As the head of the investment company Kinnevik, he played a pivotal role in the introduction of private television in Sweden, significantly increasing consumer choice and changing the media consumption habits of the Swedish public. His bold ventures into telecommunications and media established him as a controversial but influential figure, often likened to a mini-Trump for his audacious business style and impact on Swedish culture.

Born on Aug 19, 1942 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,851
Power
233$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Denmark 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 5,792,202 3,851 $350,000 233$
Totals 1 5,792,202 3,851 $350,000 233$
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Recent Mentions

Denmark Denmark: Jan Stenbeck was a businessman who transformed Kinnevik into a modern company but ultimately alienated everyone and died unhappy. 5

Politiken: Han ville spise alle konkurrenterne, men endte med at æde sig ihjel

Uruguay Uruguay: Jan Stenbeck founded Millicom, which has become a significant player in the telecommunications industry in South America. 8

El Observador: compró Movistar Ecuador y ya acumula más de US$ 1.100 millones invertidos en Sudamérica en 2025

Sweden Sweden: Jan Stenbeck is referenced in relation to a tree that looks like it was created in a Disney style. 6

Dagens Nyheter: Mats J: Vi måste tala mer om det galna äppelåret

Sweden Sweden: Jan Stenbeck is portrayed as a successful businessman whose life ends in tragedy due to his struggles with addiction and personal relationships. 6

Dagens Nyheter: Sven-Eric Liedman undrar om Svensson verkligen är nöjd nu