Carl Bennet
Carl Bennet | |
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| Born | August 19, 1951 Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Getinge and Elanders |
Carl Reinhold Adolf Bennet (born 19 August 1951) is a Swedish billionaire entrepreneur, serving as chairman of both the medical technology corporation Getinge and the printing enterprise Elanders.
Early life
Bennet earned a bachelor's degree in economics and completed his MBA at the University of Gothenburg in 1976.
Career
His professional journey began at Kockums in Malmö, followed by a tenure at Electrolux in Alingsås from 1980 to 1988, where he connected with future collaborator Rune Andersson. In 1989, they acquired Getinge, which was then a faltering medical equipment division within Electrolux, and successfully revitalized the company. Getinge went public on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in 1993. Subsequently, they divested over half their shares for approximately $60 million, channeling those funds into new business opportunities. By 1997, their partnership was dissolved by mutual agreement; Bennet restructured the holding entity into Carl Bennet AB, becoming its sole proprietor. He maintained an 18% ownership and nearly half of Getinge’s voting power, transitioning from CEO to chairman.
Via Carl Bennet AB, he commands substantial holdings in Lifco, Getinge, Elanders, among other firms. Bennet is recognized for playing a pivotal role in averting the financial downfall of mining company Boliden AB during the early 2000s.
As of July 2025, his net worth was assessed by Forbes at US$11.4 billion.
Personal life
Belonging to the noble Swedish Bennet lineage, Carl Bennet holds the baronial title (friherre). He married Nina Bennet, a physiotherapist, in 1981. The couple has one daughter and resides in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Honours
- Recipient of H. M. The King's Medal in the 12th size gold medal on Seraphim Order ribbon.
- Elected Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.