Rank #2635
Karl Hedin
Net worth $1.5B
Lumber · Sweden
- Born
- Aug 26, 1949
- Age
- 76
- Source
- Lumber
- Residence
- Ludvika
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Marital status
- Married
- Children
- 2
- Education
Net worth over time
Biography
- Karl Hedin is the owner of AB Karl Hedin, a Swedish timber group in sawmills, building materials and forestry.
- The company was founded by Hedin's grandfather in 1937 and is now a leading player in Sweden's forest industry.
- Hedin is known for his strong views on forest ownership and has criticized Swedish environmental policy.
- In March 2025, Hedin announced plans to sell the group's sawmills and packaging division.