Hans W. Becherer
Hans W. Becherer | |
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| Born | April 19, 1935 |
| Died | October 6, 2016 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | President of John Deere |
Hans Walter Becherer (April 19, 1935 – October 6, 2016) was an American business executive. Born in Detroit, Michigan,[1] he received his undergraduate education at Trinity College (Connecticut), where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall, and his MBA from Harvard.[2] He became president of John Deere in 1987 and led the Company as CEO from 1989 to 2000 following the financial farm crisis of the 1980s.[3] In 1990, Becherer also became chairman of John Deere's board when Robert Hanson retired. Under Becherer's tenure the company became a diversified, global competitor. By 1998 around 25% of Deere & Company sales revenues came from outside the United States and almost 50% of its product mix was non-agricultural. Robert W. Lane was elected to replace Becherer as CEO upon his retirement in 2000.
Becherer was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 2004.[4] He died in Colorado on October 6, 2016, at the age of 81.[5][6] At the time of his death, he lived in Denver, Colorado.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Publications, Europa (2003). The International Who's Who 2004. Psychology Press. ISBN 9781857432176.
- ^ Hans W. Becherer | 20th Century American Leaders Database Archived 2007-08-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "John Deere History and Information About the Company at Deere.com". Archived from the original on 2007-05-05. Retrieved 2007-05-13. History of Deere & Company, and John Deere
- ^ U.S. Business Hall of Fame
- ^ "Former Deere CEO, Becherer, dies".
- ^ "Hans W. Becherer, former Deere CEO/Chair, has died".
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