Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> October 11, 1999

Rick J. Hoffman – Seaboard Corporation (seb)

RICK J. HOFFMAN is the CEO of Seaboard Farms, Inc. and Vice President of Seaboard Corporation. He began with the corporation in 1983 as International Controller; subsequently, was promoted to President of Seaboard Overseas Ltd., 1985-1987; Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the entire firm, 1987-1989. In 1989, Mr. Hoffman became Vice President and in 1995, CEO. His 22-year career started at Peat Marwick Mitchell and Company as a Manager. Mr. Hoffman graduated from Kansas State University Summa Cum Laude in 1977 and is a Certified Public Accountant. Profile
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