Carl Bennet Explained

Carl Bennet
Nationality:	Swedish
Known For:	Chairman of Getinge and Elanders
Education:	University of Gothenburg
Occupation:	Businessman
Boards:	Getinge Elanders Holmen
Spouse:	Nina Bennet
Children:	1

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.

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.^[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.

Honours

• H. M. The King's Medal of the 12th size gold medal on Seraphim Order ribbon.
• Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Getinge: Board of Directors. Getinge. 8 November 2015. 27 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150927152110/http://www.getingegroup.com/en/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/. dead.
2. Web site: Forbes profile: Carl Bennet . Forbes . 9 June 2020.
3. Web site: Board of Directors. Carl Bennet AB. 8 November 2015. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073538/http://www.carlbennetab.se/cbab/board-of-directors/. dead.
4. Book: Sveriges Adelskalender . Riddarhusdirektionen . 2022 . 978-91-519-1448-0 . 64 . sv.