Visma Ski Classics, formerly known as Ski Classics, is a series of events focused on long-distance, cross-country ski competitions in Europe for both professional and recreational skiers. These races are televised in 70 different countries and garner over 20 million viewers. Refer to This Article to learn more.
The events are on some of the most challenging courses in Europe including: Marcialonga in Italy, Vasaloppet in Sweden, and Birkebeinerrennet in Norway and draw over 50,000 amateur skiers and 25 professional teams.
Ragnar Horn snow skis and is currently ranked #6 in the age group from 55-59 years in Visma Ski Classics. This race offers the skilled recreational skier the chance to compete in the same race as professional teams and experience first-hand the thrill and excitement of a challenging, professional event. Visma Ski Classics aims to allow people to push themselves to the upmost limit of what is possible; a mantra that fits the life and accomplishments of Ragnar Horn and many others.
Ragnar Horn hails from Norway and is still heavily invested there as he is Chairman of Taconic AS, a family-owned equities firm. He currently serves as Director on the board of 2 Norweigen companies, Eiendomsspar AS and Victoria Eiendom AS. He continues to serve as Chairman of Clarksons Platou AS, a leader in shipping services across the globe. He resides between New York, Oslo, and London.
In an article in his page “About; Career & Qualifications”, Ragnar Horn discussed how he has curated his career over years of experience, actively engaging in varying roles that would help him to fully develop his understanding of the field, enmesh his ideas, and implement changes resulting in growth. The article also talks about how Horn has perfected various skills and how he answered his entrepreneurial calling, leveraging these skills and experience.
Ragnar Horn studied in the United States having a Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in Economics from Williams College and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard School of Business.
In addition to these varied business accomplishments, Ragnar Horn gives back in the areas of education and philanthropy by serving on the Global Leadership Council of Right to Play and the Harvard Business School Global Leaders Circle. He served over a decade on the board of Oslo International School.
Follow him on https://twitter.com/ragnar_horn