Bent Jensen (businessman)
Bent Jensen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 or 1952 (age 72–73)[1] |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | University of Southern Denmark |
| Known for | Owner 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.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Jensen lives in Nordborg, Denmark.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Forbes profile: Bent Jensen". Forbes. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d Murphy, Andrea. "Danish Inventor, Manufacturer Bent Jensen Now Among World's Billionaires". forbes.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.