Tor Björn Stolpe (25 April 1927 – 10 December 2011) was a Finnish businessman and vuorineuvos.
Stolpe was born in Hämeenlinna and completed his gymnasium in Kotka. He studied Master of Arts in University of Helsinki. After his graduation, he worked the following fourteen years in managerial positions for metal processor Oy Vuoksenniska Ab first as ore mine director and later in the head office. During 1968–1976 Stolpe worked as manager in Kymin Oy engineering industry division.
Stolpe became division manager in Wärtsilä in 1976 and in 1978 he became the company director of operations. During period of dual leadership in 1978–1987 he managed Wärtsilä together with Tankmar Horn, after which he became managing director. Stolpe left his position in 1989 – in the same year when the company subsidiary Wärtsilä Marine fell in bankruptcy.
Early years and studies
Stolpe was born in Hämeenlinna, where his father Nils Stolpe served as military officer. He moved many times during his childhood, but the most part of it he spent in Mustila, Elimäki. Stople was interested in nature, literature and history.