| The Ledger
will
select its 20th annual 'Manager of the Year' in late 2007 from qualified executives
in the truck, farm and construction machinery industries. Several executives will be
considered, but only one will be chosen for the business award, following six months of
critical inquiry. Selection will be based on the individual's credentials, contributions
to the industry, in-house management success, business effectiveness and shop-floor
reputation. |
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The Ledger again welcomes subscriber recommendations. |
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2007-1983 'Manager of the Year' Award Recipients... |
2007, |
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2006, Navistar
International Corp.'s
Truck Group President Deepak
(Dee) T. Kapur, 54, was tapped for the award as a
stand-out in asset management and new product development. |
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2005,
Caterpillar Inc.
Chairman James W. Owens, 59, was selected for the award as a
stand-out in business strategy amid construction machinery market
volatilities. |
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2004,
PACCAR Inc
Chairman Mark C. Pigott, 50, was selected for the award as a
stand-out in return on assets, capital investment and productivity. |
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2003-2002, The Ledger did not name a 'Manager of the Year' due to the lack
of qualified executives deemed appropriate for the selection process of
the award. |
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2001, Navistar International Corp.
Chairman John R. Horne, 63, was selected for the award as a
stand-out in cost containment and new product development. |
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2000, The Ledger did not name a 'Manager of the Year' due to the lack
of qualified executives deemed appropriate for the selection process of
the award. |
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1999, DaimlerChrysler AG
Co-Chairman Robert J. Eaton, 59, was elected for the award as a "Standout in
Financial Management of Automotive Assets." |
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1998 The Ledger did not name a 'Manager of the Year' due to the lack
of qualified executives deemed appropriate for the selection process of
the award. |
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1997,
Mack
Trucks President
& Chief Executive Officer Michel Gigou was elected for the award for exceptional asset
management and streamlining heavy truck development. |
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1996, DaimlerChrysler AG
Chairman Robert J. Eaton was honored for outstanding asset management and vehicle
development. |
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1995, Deere Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer Hans W. Becherer was singled out for his rationalization of
production costs and plant capacity utilization. |
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1994, Freightliner
Chairman President & Chief Executive Officer James L. Hebe was selected for his
outstanding business management and plant capacity use. |
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1993, Deere Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer Hans W. Becherer was chosen for his outstanding investment of
capital and plant capacity utilization. |
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1992, Ford President &
Chief Operating Officer Philip E. Benton Jr. was selected for similar outstanding gains. |
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1991, Chevrolet
General Manager J.C. Perkins was singled out for outstanding car and truck marketing. |
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1990, Melroe President Robert
N. Spolum was honored for outstanding management of corporate cash. |
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1989, The Ledger did not name a 'Manager of the Year' due to the lack
of qualified executives deemed appropriate for the selection process of
the award. |
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1988, Deere Chairman Robert A.
Hanson was singled out for his outstanding success in capital investment and plant
capacity management. |
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1987, Freightliner
Chairman Peter E. Rupp was hailed for similar outstanding gains. |
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1986, Caterpillar
Chairman George A. Schafer was credited for outstanding success in redeploying financial
assets. |
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1985, Massey-Ferguson Chairman
& Chief Executive officer was selected for financial management of assets. |
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1984, Navistar
President Neil A. Springer was picked for outstanding cash management. |
| I 1983, Ford Tractor Operations
General Manager Mervyn H. Manning was selected for outstanding inventory management. |
