Karl-Johan Persson

Karl-Johan Persson
Persson in 2014
Born (1975-03-25) 25 March 1975
CitizenshipSwedish
EducationEuropean Business School
Occupation(s)Chair, H&M
SpouseLeonie Gillberg
Children3
Parent(s)Stefan Persson
Pamela Collett
RelativesErling Persson (grandfather)
Tom Persson (brother)
Charlotte Söderström (sister)
Lottie Tham (aunt)

Karl-Johan Erling Göran Persson (born 25 March 1975) is a Swedish billionaire businessman. He is chairman of the fashion company Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), and was its CEO from 2009 to 2020. H&M was founded by his grandfather Erling Persson. As of December 2023, according to Forbes, his estimated net worth is US$1.9 billion.