If you are Norwegian, you are familiar with the name on the top of this building: Olav Thon Gruppen. It is a conglomerate owned by Olav Thon, a billionaire and the country’s richest person. This entrepreneur was born into a farming family in 1923. 90 years later, he owned over 450 properties including hotels, shopping centers, commercial and residential properties and other businesses. At the end of 2013, he announced the majority of his wealth would become a foundation focused on medical science.
