The leading Nordic partner in complex and sustainable construction
Sentia is a Nordic listed construction group with a leading position in selected markets. Sentia primarily builds large, complex projects such as offices, hotels, hospitals, universities and cultural venues for both public and private clients in Norway and Sweden. The Group has a large base of repeat customers, and a significant proportion of projects are delivered under partnering and collaborative models. Sentia comprises HENT in Norway and Vestia and SSEA in Sweden, and is the sixth-largest construction group across Norway and Sweden.
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Founded: Formed through the merger of HENT and SSEA in 2025
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Acquired: 2013 and 2021
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Ratos ownership: 31%
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CEO: Jan Jahren
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Chairman: Finn Bjørn Ruyter
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Employees: 1,400
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Geographic presence: Norway and Sweden
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Portfolio category: Minority holdings – Listed and unlisted
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