Carl Reinhold Adolf Bennet (born August 19, 1951) is a Swedish billionaire businessman. He is the chairman of the medical technology firm Getinge and the printing company Elanders.
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| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Education | University of Gothenburg |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Getinge and Elanders |
| Board member of | Getinge Elanders Holmen |
| Spouse | Nina Bennet |
| Children | 1 |
Early life edit
Carl Bennet was born in 1951, and has a bachelor's degree in economics,[1] and an MBA from the University of Gothenburg.[2]
Career edit
Through Carl Bennet AB, of which he is the sole owner, he has significant holdings in Lifco, Getinge, Elanders and other companies.[2][3]
As of June 2020, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$4.7 billion.[2]
Personal life edit
Carl Bennet is a member of the Swedish noble family Bennet and holds the title of baron (friherre).[4] He is married with one child and lives in Gothenburg, Sweden.[2]
Honours edit
- H. M. The King's Medal of the 12th size gold medal on Seraphim Order ribbon.[4]
- Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Getinge: Board of Directors". Getinge. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Forbes profile: Carl Bennet". Forbes. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Carl Bennet AB. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ a b c Sveriges Adelskalender (in Swedish). Riddarhusdirektionen. 2022. p. 64. ISBN 978-91-519-1448-0.