Ingvar Kamprad

Ingvar Kamprad is the founder of IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer.

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Profession :

Entrepreneur

Birthday :

March 30, 1926

Death Date:

January 27, 2018

Age :

91

Ingvar Kamprad, a Swedish entrepreneur, founded IKEA, the world’s leading furniture retailer, at the young age of 17. Known for his business acumen from an early age, he began by selling matches to neighbors. Kamprad’s most significant achievement was developing the innovative business model that propelled IKEA to global prominence, offering affordable and stylish furniture designs. He transformed the industry with his pioneering flat-pack, self-assembly furniture concept. Kamprad also held leadership positions in various Swedish business organizations and was dedicated to sustainability. Despite his dyslexia, he became a billionaire through his work with IKEA. Kamprad passed away on January 27, 2018, at 91 years old.