Torbjörn Törnqvist is a Swedish businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder, Executive Chairman, and CEO of Gunvor Group, one of the world's largest independent energy and commodity trading companies. His career is rooted in commodities trading, finance, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Törnqvist holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Stockholm. His philosophical approach centers on scale, risk management, and long-term commitment to physical commodity trading (specializing in oil, coal, and natural gas). He co-founded Gunvor in 2000 with Gennady Timchenko.

• Gunvor Group (Founder & CEO): The core private asset, a global leader in energy and commodity trading (controlling significant assets in refineries, terminals, and pipelines).
• Commodity Pioneer: His success is built on scale logistics and dominating the domestic and international market for essential energy commodities.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in infrastructure assets and leveraging the massive global demand for energy resources.
• Controversy: His career is linked to political scrutiny due to his former partner's ties to the Russian government.

Torbjörn Törnqvist's strategic genius was his commitment to controlling the physical commodity supply chain. He co-founded Gunvor in 2000, successfully building it into one of the largest energy traders globally by acquiring terminals, refineries, and logistical assets. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale, vertically integrated commodity trading model that dominates the energy sector.

He acquired his partner's stake in 2014, securing sole control of the company. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global commodity trading and energy sectors.

Torbjörn Törnqvist's social impact stems from Gunvor Group's role in providing essential energy commodities and logistics services that underpin the global economy. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives, often focused on sustainability and youth sports.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Torbjörn Törnqvist maintains the professional, composed 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 financial sector.

Residing in Geneva, Switzerland, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, commodity trading, and risk management.