Odd Reitan is a Norwegian businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Executive Chairman of Reitan Group, a massive conglomerate spanning retail (Rema 1000 supermarkets), fuel, real estate, and finance. Born in Trondheim, Norway, in 1951, his career is rooted in entrepreneurial audacity and retail logistics.

Reitan's philosophical approach centers on cost efficiency, scale logistics, and long-term asset hold in the essential food retail and property sectors. He founded Reitan Group in 1972 by opening his first Rema 1000 discount store in Trondheim, recognizing the immense, untapped domestic demand for low-cost groceries.

• Reitan Group (Founder & Chairman): The core private asset, a massive conglomerate spanning retail (Rema 1000), fuel (Uno-X), real estate, and finance (operating over 3,800 stores in 7 countries).
• Retail Pioneer: His success is built on pioneering the discount grocery store model in Norway and successfully scaling Rema 1000 (one of the largest chains in the Nordic region).
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in retail real estate and supply chain control.
• Family Governance: His sons, Ole Robert Reitan and Magnus Reitan, are CEOs of the core retail and financial divisions, ensuring generational continuity.

Odd Reitan's strategic genius was his commitment to the hard discount model. He transformed his single store into Rema 1000, which became Norway's dominant discount grocery chain (known for its commitment to low prices and efficient logistics). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, low-cost food retail model in the Nordic region.

He stepped down from the CEO role (remaining Executive Chairman) to focus on governance and strategic growth. His sons assumed executive roles, maintaining the family's control over the vast empire. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the essential food retail and property sectors.

Odd Reitan's social impact is structural, stemming from Reitan Group's role as a massive employer and foundational provider of affordable food and consumer goods across the Nordic region. His companies contribute significantly to food security and economic stability. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the Scandinavian food retail sector.

Odd Reitan maintains the professional, pragmatic style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global retail sector.

Residing in Trondheim, Norway, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to retail scale, strategic management, and the long-term stewardship of the Reitan empire.