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How the Wallenberg Family Controls a Swedish Industrial Empire
Episode 33 of Family Business Stories dives into the Wallenberg family, which has quietly shaped Sweden's economy for over 160 years. Lucas and Luna explore how the Wallenbergs use a unique foundation structure—and a family-owned investment company called Investor AB—to control a web of giants like Ericsson, Atlas Copco, and SKF. They discuss the 2015 succession from the late Peter Wallenberg to his nephew Marcus, and the 'Wallenberg model' of long-term stewardship through dual-class shares and loyal boards. Lucas breaks down the numbers: Investor AB's portfolio is worth…
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