Hank Meijer
Hank Meijer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 United States |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, business executive |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Known for | Co-chairman and CEO of Meijer |
Hendrik G. "Hank" Meijer (born 1952) is a prominent American billionaire entrepreneur, serving as co-chairman and chief executive officer of the US-based supermarket corporation Meijer.
Early life
Hank Meijer is the offspring of Lena Rader and Frederik Meijer, and the grandson of Hendrik Meijer, the founder of Meijer established in 1934. He completed his secondary education at Creston High School and earned a degree in literature from the University of Michigan in 1973.
Career
Between 1973 and 1979, Meijer pursued a career in journalism before transitioning into the family enterprise. He advanced to hold the positions of co-chairman and CEO. As reported by Forbes in June 2015, Hank and his brother Doug Meijer jointly possess a net worth totaling $7.8 billion. Additionally, Hank holds a board membership at the Kettering Foundation, an organization dedicated to non-partisan research.
Personal life
From his first marriage, he has three children and is presently married to author Liesel Litzenburger. The family lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hank occupies the role of vice-chairman and trustee at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and maintained a close friendship with President Gerald Ford. His son, Peter Meijer, formerly represented Michigan's 3rd congressional district as a Republican congressman.