Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#1348

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Bent Jensen & Family

CEO, Linak

Real-Time Net Worth

$2.9B

As of December 2025

Age

Source

electric systems

Industry

manufacturing

Citizenship

Biography

Bent Jensen, born in 1951/1952, is a Danish billionaire businessman, celebrated as the owner and CEO of Linak, a leading manufacturer in the electric linear actuator industry. Jensen's career began in 1976 when he took over his grandfather's workshop, Christian Jensen and Sons. Under his leadership, the company evolved, with the introduction of linear actuators in 1979, becoming its core product. Today, Linak has production facilities across the globe and a revenue of $680 million, and employs over 2,500 dedicated employees.

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

Linak

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Bent Jensen earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern Denmark. His grandfather founded Christian Jensen and Sons in 1907, initially producing pulleys, grinding mills, and forges.

Rise to Success

In 1976, Bent Jensen took over the family business from his father, when the company had only seven employees. He transformed the business, with a pivotal shift in 1979 when linear actuators became the primary product. The company was renamed Linak in 1984.

Key Business Strategies

Linak's strategy focuses on high-quality electric linear actuator technology, improving lives across various applications like healthcare, agriculture, and industry. Linak's headquarters is in Guderup, Denmark. The company has production facilities in multiple countries, including the U.S., China, Slovakia, and Thailand.

Philanthropy

Information on Bent Jensen's philanthropy is not readily available through search results.

Career Milestones

1976

Joined Linak

Bent Jensen took over the running of the company from his father.

1979

Introduced Linear Actuators

Began manufacturing linear actuators, which became the company's main product.

1984

Company Renamed

The company was renamed Linak.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

N/A

Not Available

Undisclosed

Philanthropic information is not available.