Ernest Micek

Ernest Micek (February 18, 1936 - October 29, 2020) was an American businessman. He was the chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill from 1995 to 1999.

Early life
Ernest S. Micek was born on February 18, 1936, in Arcadia, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he graduated with a BS degree in chemical engineering in 1959.

Career
In 1995, Micek succeeded Whitney MacMillan as chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill, working in those capacities until 1999.