
Gustav still visits his parents weekly and even sees his childhood friends on the small island of Frøya where he grew up. He has his share of fun, but also makes time for his parents. The billionaire describes himself as a regular guy who likes football, sports, partying and hanging out with friends. The man certainly sets an example for millennials in the act of balancing life. According to the Economic Times, the handsome man tattooed his arm with the words “My real heroes.” The 29-year-old billionaire businessman once admitted he values his parents’ advice more than his actual advisers. We all love our people, but how many would show their love and affection with a tattoo? Gustav did. Via Instagram / is incredibly close to his parents It was a normal, down to earth family and I think those are values that I take with me.” Speaking to the Telegraph, he said: “Maybe it would have been different if I had grown up with money but as we didn’t do that when I was a kid I’m very happy about that. He didn’t drop into the executive chair instead worked in the family business as a milkmaid at SalMar’s fish farms in Frøya. In fact, Gustav revealed he skipped university and spent two years working on salmon farms to learn the craft. The company prospered, but the Witzoes spoiled their only child well. Gustav senior founded SalMar, which grew into one of the world’s largest farmed salmon producers in Asia, the United States, Canada, the Russian Federation and Norway. Gustav grew up in a humble environment, his mother worked as a carer and his father strived to make it big, which he eventually did. Witzoe was born on Februin Frøya, a small island in Trøndelag, Norway, to parents Gustav and Oddny Witzoe. Is he all looks and charm, or is there courage too? We dig deeper to see what this man is made of. The 29-year-old model/investor/heiress doesn’t hesitate to talk about his humble beginnings or show off his current glory days on social media. He’s young, stunningly handsome, ultra-rich, and has a surprisingly firm head on his shoulders.

One of the world’s youngest billionaires, Gustav Magnar Witzoe, heir to the Norwegian salmon empire, is the opposite of the above statement.


Many have grown up believing that life is unfair (read: balanced) it doesn’t give you everything If it looks good on you, it makes you poor.
