H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
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H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
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Founders
· Founded 1947 · Stockholm, Sweden
Erling Persson opened Hennes in Vasteras, Sweden, in 1947 after seeing the potential for affordable, high-volume apparel retail. The 1968 acquisition of Mauritz Widforss added menswear and created the Hennes & Mauritz name, giving the company the identity that later became H&M.
Daniel Ervér
Chief Executive Officer
Leads H&M's current focus on brand relevance, inventory discipline, digital retail, and profitability.
Helena Helmersson
Former Chief Executive Officer
Oversaw H&M through pandemic disruption, sustainability investments, and changes in digital retail demand.
Karl-Johan Persson
Former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Expanded H&M internationally and supported the development of portfolio brands such as COS and & Other Stories.
H&M was founded by Erling Persson, who opened Hennes in Sweden in 1947.
H&M began in Vasteras, Sweden, before expanding across Sweden and then internationally.
The company was built to sell accessible fashion at scale through a repeatable retail model.