Ernest Micek

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Ernest Micek
BornFebruary 18, 1936
Arcadia, Wisconsin
DiedOctober 29, 2020
Dresbach, Minnesota
Education University of Wisconsin–Madison
OccupationBusiness executive

Ernest Micek (February 18, 1936 - October 29, 2020) was an American businessman. He was the chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill from 1995 to 1999.

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Biography

Early life

Ernest S. Micek was born on February 18, 1936, in Arcadia, Wisconsin. [1] [2] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he graduated with a BS degree in chemical engineering in 1959. [3]

Career

In 1995, Micek succeeded Whitney MacMillan as chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill, working in those capacities until 1999. [3]

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References

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  3. 1 2 "Ernie Micek awarded honorary degree". Wisc.edu. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2014.