Tor Stolpe
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vuorineuvos Tor Björn Stolpe |
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| Born |
25 April 1927 Hämeenlinna, Finland |
| Died | 10 December 2011 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
| Political party | SFP |
| Board member of | see → Board memberships |
| Spouse(s) | 1950→: Susanne née Palmberg |
| Parent(s) | Nils Thorfinn Stolpe and Greta Lisa née Mether-Borgström |
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| Manager of Wärtsilä | |
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In office 1978 (1987) – 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Tankmar Horn |
| Succeeded by | Pekka Laine |
Tor Björn Stolpe (25 April 1927 — 10 December 2011) was a Finnish businessman and vuorineuvos.
Stolpe was born in Hämeenlinna and completed his gymnasium in Kotka. He studied Master of Arts in University of Helsinki. After his graduation, he worked the following fourteen years in managerial positions for metal processor Oy Vuoksenniska Ab first as ore mine director and later in the head office. During 1968–1976 Stolpe worked as manager in Kymin Oy engineering industry division.
Stolpe became division manager in Wärtsilä in 1976 and in 1978 he became the company director of operations. During period of dual leadership in 1978–1987 he managed Wärtsilä together with Tankmar Horn, after which he became managing director. Stolpe left his position in 1989 — in the same year when the company subsidiary Wärtsilä Marine fell in bankruptcy.
Stolpe was born in Hämeenlinna, where his father Nils Stolpe served as military officer. He moved many times during his childhood, but the most part of it he spent in Mustila, Elimäki. Stople was interested in nature, literature and history.
Stolpe graduated from Kotka Swedish Coeducational School in 1945. He continued his studies in University of Helsinki, where he took actively part in student activities. In 1948 he was elected the secretary of the Swedish-speaking coalition of nations. Stolpe was selected board chairman of the Helsinki University Student Union in 1953; he was the first Swedish-speaking Finn in the position after a period of over 40 years. Stolpe graduated as Master of Arts in 1954.
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