Bent Jensen (businessman)

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Bent Jensen
Born1951/1952(age 69–70) [1]
NationalityDanish
Education University of Southern Denmark
Known forOwner and CEO, Linak

Bent Jensen (born 1951/1952) is a Danish billionaire businessman, and the owner and CEO of Linak, a Danish linear actuator manufacturing company.

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Early life

Jensen earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern Denmark. [1] Jensen's grandfather founded Christian Jensen and Sons in 1907, and it originally produced pulleys, grinding mills and forges. [1] [2]

Career

In 1976, Jensen took over the running of the company from his father, when there were just seven employees. [2] In 1979, he started to make linear actuators, which became the company's main product. [2]

In 1984, the company was renamed Linak. [2]

Personal life

Jensen lives in Nordborg, Denmark. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Forbes profile: Bent Jensen". Forbes. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Murphy, Andrea. "Danish Inventor, Manufacturer Bent Jensen Now Among World's Billionaires". forbes.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.