Hans W. Becherer
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1935 –
Who is Hans W. Becherer?
Hans W. Becherer received his undergraduate education at Trinity College, where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall, and his MBA from Harvard. 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. 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. He now lives in Denver,CO.
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- Born
- 1935
- Also known as
- Hans W Becherer
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, Trinity College
( - 1957) - MBA, Harvard Business School
( - 1962) - Harvard University
- Bachelor's degree, Trinity College
- Employment
- President and CEO, John Deere
(1989/09 - 2000/05) - President and Chief Operating Officer, John Deere
(1987 - 1989/09) - John Deere
(1962 - ) - Executive Vice President, Worldwide Farm Equipment and Consumer Products, John Deere
(1986 - 1987) - Senior Vice President, Overseas Farm and Consumer Products Division, John Deere
(1983 - 1986)
- President and CEO, John Deere
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on July 23, 2013
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