Hans Walter Becherer (April 19, 1935 – October 6, 2016) was an American business executive. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he received his undergraduate education at Trinity College (Connecticut), 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 died in Colorado on October 6, 2016 at the age of 81. At the time of his death, he lived in Denver, Colorado.
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Some of their strengths
Hans W. Becherer has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Responsible, Brave, Energetic, Generous, Intense, Bold, and Confident.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Hans W. Becherer is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Hans W. Becherer well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Hans W. Becherer as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Dynamic and Imaginative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Hans W. Becherer is someone who can bring a purifying element to situations, and who is a risk-taker with vision and imagination.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Hans W. Becherer tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Hans W. Becherer's challenges
While Hans W. Becherer has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Hans W. Becherer can be Short-tempered, Impulsive, Complicated, Brusque, Arrogant, Status-seeking, and Irritable.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Hans W. Becherer's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Hans W. Becherer must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Irritable and Moody
Hans W. Becherer is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Hans W. Becherer also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
