Carl Bennet

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.

Carl Bennet
Born	1951 (age 73–74)
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

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]