Torbjorn Tornqvist

Torbjorn Tornqvist

Torbjorn Tornqvist (#793)

  • $ 5 B
  • Oil trading
  • Sweden
  • M
  • 72 Years

About Me

Torbjörn Törnqvist is the Swedish cofounder of Gunvor, a global energy and commodities group. Gunvor has a diverse portfolio that includes refineries, pipelines, terminals, LNG carriers, and biofuel and hydrogen plants. Törnqvist got his start at British Petroleum in 1977, and launched Gunvor in 2000. He bought out his cofounder Gennady Timchenko in 2014, following the Russian invasion of Crimea. Törnqvist owned more than 80% of Gunvor until December 2025, when he sold his stake to a group of employees and stepped back from the company.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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  • #780   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $5.4B (May 4, 2026)