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Heinrich von Pierer

b. 1941

German businessman and political economist (born 1941)

Businessperson University teacher Political economist

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About Heinrich von Pierer

Born 1941. Heinrich von Pierer is a German businessperson, university teacher, political economist and jurist, known for CEO.

Heinrich von Pierer (exactly Heinrich Karl Friedrich Eduard Pierer von Esch; born 26 January 1941 in Erlangen ) is a German manager. From 1992 to 2005, he was CEO of Siemens AG. Subsequently, he was chairman of the supervisory board from which he resigned on 25 April 2007.

History

Pierer studied law and economics at University of Erlangen–Nuremberg,

He received the Eduard Rhein Ring of Honor from the German Eduard Rhein Foundation in 2000.

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Important facts

Born

26 January 1941, Erlangen

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Businessperson, university teacher, political economist, jurist

Nationality

Germany

Known for

CEO

Positions held

Chief executive officer

Employers

University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

Awards

Bavarian Order of Merit; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Grand Gold Decoration of Styria; Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Honour Ring of Villach city; Honorary doctor of the Tongji University; Osgar; Honorary citizen of Singapore

People in Heinrich von Pierer's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Heinrich von Pierer's

Louis Leprince-Ringuet

Frequently asked questions

Who is Heinrich von Pierer?

German businessman and political economist (born 1941)

When was Heinrich von Pierer born?

Heinrich von Pierer was born on 26 January 1941 in Erlangen.

What is Heinrich von Pierer's occupation?

Heinrich von Pierer is a businessperson, university teacher, political economist and jurist.

What is Heinrich von Pierer known for?

Heinrich von Pierer is known for CEO.

What nationality is Heinrich von Pierer?

Heinrich von Pierer is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinrich von Pierer

· Wikidata: Q96770

· DBpedia: Heinrich von Pierer

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