Ernest Micek
Ernest Micek | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1936 Arcadia, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 29, 2020 (aged 84) Dresbach, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Occupation | Business executive |
Ernest S. 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.
Life and career
Early life
Ernest S. Micek was born in Arcadia, Wisconsin on February 18, 1936.[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]
Death
Micek died from a long illness in Dresbach, Minnesota, on October 29, 2020, at the age of 84.[4]
References
- ^ "AgProfile interview with Ernest S. Micek". AG Journal. December 18, 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-12-19. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Clinton Appoints Micek to APEC Business Advisory Council". AIT.org. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b "Ernie Micek awarded honorary degree". Wisc.edu. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Ernest S. "Ernie" Micek". Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory. Retrieved 4 October 2025.