Arne Asper

Arne Johannes Asper (12 March 1923 – 25 January 2017) was a Norwegian businessperson.

Arne Asper
Born(1923-03-12)12 March 1923
Nes, Norway
Died25 January 2017(2017-01-25) (aged 93)
OccupationBusinessperson
AwardsOrder of St. Olav

Asper was born in Nes, Akershus to farmers Johan Pedersen Asper and Alma Evensen. He was assigned with the company Frionor from 1947, as CEO from 1967 to 1986, and as chairman of the board from 1986 to 1988.[1][2] Frionor developed to be among the world leading companies in the frozen fish industry. After various transactions the brand name and major production facilities were eventually acquired by Findus.[3]

Asper was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1987.[1] He died in 2017.[4]

References
  1. Christensen, Pål. "Arne Asper". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Arne Johannes Asper". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  3. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Frionor AS". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  4. Hæhre, Thorbjørn; Smith, Terje. "Arne Asper". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 45.


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