Carl Bennet

Carl Bennet
Bennet in 2017
Born	Carl Reinhold Adolf Bennet 1951 (age 73–74) Helsingborg, Sweden
Education	University of Gothenburg
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	Chairman of Getinge and Elanders
Board member of	Getinge Elanders Holmen
Spouse	Nina Bennet
Children	1

Carl Reinhold Adolf Bennet (born 1951) is a Swedish billionaire businessman. He is the chairman of the medical technology firm Getinge and the printing company Elanders.

Early life

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

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

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

• 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

1. "Getinge: Board of Directors". Getinge. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
2. "Forbes profile: Carl Bennet". Forbes. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
3. "Board of Directors". Carl Bennet AB. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
4. Sveriges Adelskalender (in Swedish). Riddarhusdirektionen. 2022. p. 64. ISBN   978-91-519-1448-0.