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William R. Johnson is an American businessman and is the former president, CEO and chairman of H. J. Heinz .[1]
Early life and education
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Johnson was born and grew up in Palo Alto.[2] Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.[3] Austin, Texas to attend the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas , from which he received a master's degree in Business Administration in 1974.[4]
Career
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In his early career, Johnson held management positions at Drackett , Ralston Purina , and Anderson-Clayton Foods before joining Heinz in 1982 as general manager of new business.[2]
In 1988, as president and CEO, Johnson turned around the poorly performing Heinz Pet Products. In 1992, he did the same thing at the highly visible Starkist Foods .[5] COO , and in 1998, named president and CEO. In 2000, he was named chairman of the board of directors.[6]
In March 2015, Johnson joined the board of PepsiCo.[7] [8]
Personal life
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Johnson married Susie in 1974 and they have two children.[9]
He credits his father, Bill "Tiger" Johnson , with instilling him with a fiercely competitive spirit and a passionate desire to win. Johnson also learned motivation from his father and other coaches. In the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [10]
References
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^ "Board of Directors - Neighborhood Health Clinic, Inc" . Neighborhood Health Clinic . Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ Leahy, Cory (29 October 2007). "McCombs Hall of Fame Inducts Four Prominent Leaders" . UT News . Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ Stanford, Duane (5 March 2013). "Heinz CEO Johnson Would Get $200 Million in Post-Berkshire Exit" . Bloomberg.com . Bloomberg. Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ Spencer, Malia (22 February 2013). "Heinz's Johnson not finished yet" . www.bizjournals.com . Pittsburgh Business Times. Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ Gough, Peter (19 January 2015). "Former Heinz CEO named to board of PepsiCo" . www.bizjournals.com . Pittsburgh Business Times. Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ "Heinz chairman named to UPS board" . www.bizjournals.com . Atlanta Business Chronicle. 11 February 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ Buckman, John (20 August 2007). "Heinz CEO: Bill Johnson" . Pittsburgh Quarterly . Pittsburgh Quarterly. Retrieved 19 November 2023 .
^ Dudley, Renee; Hymowitz, Carol; Patton, Leslie (15 February 2013). "Heinz CEO Johnson May Reap $100 Million From Buyout" . Bloomberg.com . Retrieved 20 November 2023 .
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