Alexandra Gamlemshaug Andresen, born in 1996 in Norway, is a prominent heiress and businesswoman, famous for being part of the family that controls the industrial holding company Ferd. Her legacy is one of generational wealth tied to tobacco and finance, dating back to 1849 when her great-great-great-grandfather established the Norwegian tobacco company 'Tiedemanns'.

Alexandra was raised outside the glare of high finance, instead focusing intensely on equestrian sport. She achieved world-class status as a competitive dressage rider. Her family ensured she was educated for both business and competition, receiving an education in both the UK and Norway. This dual life as an elite athlete and a quiet heiress defined her formative years.

Alexandra Andresen's career is defined by inherited responsibility and personal achievement in elite sports. Her immense wealth was secured in 2007 when her father, Johan H. Andresen, transferred 42.2% of the family company, Ferd, to her and her sister, Katharina. This move instantly made her one of the youngest billionaires in the world, long before she reached the age of majority.

While her father retained voting rights and strategic control, Alexandra and her sister were given the equity, preparing them for future stewardship. Her non-business career was her competitive focus: she became a highly successful dressage rider, earning bronze medals in the European Junior Riders Championships. This dedication to elite sport (horse training, fitness, and competition) served as her professional discipline, while her role in the family conglomerate remains primarily strategic and governance-focused through board participation and asset management.

Alexandra Andresen’s philanthropy is channeled through the family’s history of commitment to 'social entrepreneurship' and sustainable practices, a strategy actively championed by her father, Johan H. Andresen.

• Ferd Social Entrepreneurs: The company runs a dedicated social division that invests in organizations with a measurable social impact, promoting the idea that business can solve social problems.
• Environmental Responsibility: The family’s holding company places a high value on sustainability and corporate governance, ensuring its investments reflect a positive environmental and social footprint.
• Sports Community: Her personal commitment to equestrianism provides support and visibility to the Norwegian and international dressage community, mentoring younger athletes.