Witzøe om arven: – Beslutningen ble tatt litt fort

Gustav Magnar Witzøe, an heir to the Lakseeimperiet Salmar, discussed his family's wealth on Emilie Stordalen's podcast "Next Generation." At 33, Witzøe inherited most of the fortune from his father, Gustav Witzøe, when he was only 14 in 2006. Witzøe stated that the decision to pass on such significant wealth was made quickly and possibly without much thought.

He emphasized that he and his parents were not aware of the magnitude of their inherited assets. In 2024, the estate's value amounts to 29.9 billion kroner, with an income of 58.8 million kroner, and Witzøe paid 358.8 million kroner in taxes. Despite his success, Witzøe feels fortunate and believes that focusing on what could have been is counterproductive.

His father once threatened to leave Norway due to tax issues; Witzøe contemplated moving to Switzerland himself in 2023. In 2023, Witzøe took over as CEO of the family-owned company Kvarv. He sees this role as the natural continuation of responsibility as the largest shareholder and a time to both reflect and take action. In the podcast, Witzøe explains that managing these assets is a long-term process, emphasizing the importance of preserving the culture from Frøya, which his family values.

He acknowledged his inexperience and expressed gratitude for the support of the people around him. Finally, Witzøe admitted that he makes mistakes and urged to be honest about them.