SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™

Erik Paulsson

1942-01-31 – 2025-10-29

Life & Legacy

Erik Paulsson (31 January 1942 – 29 October 2025) was a Swedish billionaire businessman who was the chairman of Skistar from 1977.

In 1957, aged 17, Paulsson and his younger brother Mats founded PEAB, initially waste management, before expanding into construction in 1970.

PEAB had 2014 revenue of over $5 billion, and employed more than 14,000 people.

Paulsson was married with four children, and lived in Båstad, Sweden. He died on 29 October 2025, at the age of 83.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6037987 — wikidata View source

Are you related to Erik Paulsson?

Family members can contribute records, photographs and stories or request stewardship of this legacy.

Claim this legacy or contribute family history

View Family Tree