Earl J. Hesterberg Explained

Earl J. Hesterberg (born 1953) is a businessman in the automotive industry.

Education

Hesterberg received his BA in Psychology at Davidson College in 1975 and his MBA from Xavier University.^{[1] [2]}

Career

In 1982, Hesterberg joined Nissan. In 1991, Hesterberg was promoted from general sales manager of Nissan's American sales and marketing operation to vice president and general manager of the company.

In 2005, Hesterberg became chief executive officer and president of Group 1 Automotive Inc. In 2010, he became a director and chairman of the Compensation Committee of Stage Stores Inc. He has also served on the board of trustees at Davidson College and the board of directors at the Greater Houston Partnership.

Hesterberg's total compensation for 2013 was: $4,509,740.^[3]

Personal information

Earl Hesterberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married his high school sweetheart and they have three children.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Executive Profile* Earl J. Hesterberg Jr.. https://archive.today/20141123093043/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=176643&ticker=GPI. dead. November 23, 2014. 23 November 2014. Bloomberg.
2. News: Lev. Michael. 1991-08-14. BUSINESS PEOPLE; Nissan's U.S. Division Makes Three Changes. en-US. The New York Times. 2020-06-23. 0362-4331.
3. Web site: Earl J. Hesterberg Executive Compensation. Salary.com. 23 November 2014.
4. Web site: Zucker. Shaina. The Business Journal Interview with Earl Hesterberg of Group 1 Automotive. Biz Journals. 23 November 2014.