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Tom Potter

b. 1955

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About Tom Potter

Born 1955. Tom Potter is an American businessperson.

Tom Potter is the co-founder and former chairman and CEO of Brooklyn Brewery.

Early life and career Potter graduated from Yale University and received an MBA from Columbia Business School in 1983.

Potter served as an assistant vice president at Chemical Bank. In 1987, he founded the Brooklyn Brewery along with Steve Hindy. Potter retired from Brooklyn Brewery in 2004.

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Important facts

Born
1955
Birth century
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Education
Yale University, Columbia Business School

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People whose lives overlapped Tom Potter's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Potter?

businessperson

When was Tom Potter born?

Tom Potter was born in 1955.

What is Tom Potter's occupation?

Tom Potter is a businessperson.

What nationality is Tom Potter?

Tom Potter is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Potter

· Wikidata: Q7817265

· DBpedia: Tom Potter (brewer)

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