Overview
Hans Michael Jebsen (; born 15 November 1956) is a Hong Kong-based Danish businessman and landowner. He joined the Jebsen Group in Hong Kong in 1981, and has been the Chairman and main shareholder of the Group since 2000. He is originally from Denmark. He owns a large portfolio of historic properties in Denmark, including several manor houses and historic inns.
Early life and education
Jebsen was born on 15 November 1956 in Siegen, Germany. The Jebsen family is of German-Danish origin and he attended the Deutsches Gymnasium in Åbenrå before studying Economics and Business Administration at the University of St Gallen, Switzerland (1978–81).
Career
Jebsen is a director of Singapore-based Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) Pte Ltd. of the Jebsen and Jessen Family Enterprise worldwide. He is also on the board of Hysan Development Co. Ltd. and The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd. in Hong Kong.
Property in Denmark
Jebsen owns a large portfolio of historic properties in Denmark via the company Stenbjerg Ejendomme. His holdings include Oreby Manor on Lolland. He has previously also owned Rosendal at Præstø and Nedergård and Charlottenlund on Langeland but Rosendal is now owned by his eldest son, Michael Immanuel Jebsen, while the estates on Langeland have been ceded to another son, Casper Jebsen. Michael Immanuel Jabsen acquired Bækkeskov by Tappernøje south of Copenhagen (previously owned by the late Peter Zobel) in 2018.
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