Persson took over the company from his father in 1982 and served as its manager until 1998 .
Persson is the chairman and main shareholder in fashion company H&M , which was founded by his father Erling Persson in 1947 .
chairman took over the company from Persson 's father in 1982 and served as its manager until 1998 .
Persson is the chairman and main shareholder in fashion company H&M , which was founded by his father Erling Persson in 1947 .