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Samuel R. Allen

b. 1953

American businessperson and board member, former CEO of John Deere

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About Samuel R. Allen

Born 1953. Samuel R. Allen is an American business executive.

Samuel R. Allen (born c. 1953) is an American businessman. He was the chairman and chief executive officer of John Deere, and the chairman of the U.S. Council on Competitiveness.

Early life Samuel R. Allen was born circa 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina. He attended Purdue University as an Evans Scholar and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management in 1975.

Career Allen started his career at John Deere in 1975, where he first worked as an industrial engineer. Allen was the chairman and chief executive officer of Deere & Company from February 2010 to November 2019.

As of 2017, Allen serves as the chairman of the U.S. Council on Competitiveness.

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Important facts

Born
1953, Sumter
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Business executive
Nationality
United States
Education
Purdue University, Northwestern High School, Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business
Employers
Deere & Company, John Deere
Also known as
Samuel Allen, Sam Allen, Samuel R Allen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Samuel R. Allen?

American businessperson and board member, former CEO of John Deere

When was Samuel R. Allen born?

Samuel R. Allen was born in 1953 in Sumter.

What is Samuel R. Allen's occupation?

Samuel R. Allen is a business executive.

What nationality is Samuel R. Allen?

Samuel R. Allen is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel R. Allen

· Wikidata: Q28873264

· DBpedia: Samuel R. Allen

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