Happy birthday! Stefan Persson turns 79 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary business man turns 79 on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.

H&M boss Stefan Persson is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.

Popular business man Stefan Persson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Persson, a cultural icon

Born in Stockholm on October 4, 1947, Stefan Persson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Persson's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Stefan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Stefan Persson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Stefan, you're the best!

Stefan Persson career in pictures

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    H&M (1947 - Today)

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