Wilstar AS

Wilstar is a non-profit venture which is focused on social impact and supporting people who initiate sustainable lasting change to create a better world. Wilstar is the nonprofit social impact arm of the Arne Wilhelmsen family office and a space in which the Wilhelmsen family feel they can most effectively contribute to our society. Awilhelmsen is an investment company located in Oslo, Norway. The Company was founded in 1939 and is now involved in the following business areas: Cruise (RCCL), Real Estate (Linstow), Shipping & Offshore (Awilco), Capital (Awilhelmsen Capital) and Retail (Expert). The Arne Wilhelmsen family is the majority shareholder of Awilhelmsen. The Awilhelmsen group of companies and the family has over the years been involved in philanthropy and social impact both directly and indirectly through their partners. There has always been a clear family philosophy that Awilhelmsen should create value for society as well as pursuing its commercial goals. Historically the family has responded to many philanthropic requests and has been very proud of the impact they have managed to create around the world. Wilstar has been founded out of the family’s desire to have real and lasting social impact for future generations. VISION STATEMENT Education is the core to all future success in any society and our focus will be to nurture education for all. Encourage the use of art to build self-esteem and connect different cultures and identities. As our business, historically, had a strong relationship to the sea, our vision is to provide encouragement to entrepreneurs trying to protect land and marine environments. We strive to protect and enhance human dignity and women’s rights. In an increasingly multicultural society, we hope to nurture tolerance and respect.