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Wilhelm Haspel 
Summary
Wilhelm Haspel (1898 - 6 January 1952) was a German business executive. He served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Daimler AG from 1942 to 1952.
Wilhelm Haspel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1898 |
| Died | 6 January 1952 Stuttgart, Germany |
| Education | University of Stuttgart |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | chairman and CEO of Daimler AG (1942-1952) |
Early life edit
Wilhem Haspel was born in 1898.[1] He graduated from the University of Stuttgart.[1]
Career edit
Haspel joined Daimler in 1924.[2] He became the manager of the factory in Sindelfingen in 1927.[2] He served as the chairman and chief executive officer from 1942 to 1952.[1][2]
Personal life and death edit
Haspel was married to a Jewish woman.[2] He died of brain hemorrhage on 6 January 1952 in Stuttgart, Germany.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Wilhelm Haspel". Munzinger-Archiv. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Dr. Willhelm Haspel CEO 1942-1952". Daimler. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
Although he was married to a Jewish woman, the company retained him, contrary to what the Nazi regime had in mind, and thanks to his competence, which was beyond doubt, Haspel became Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler-Benz AG on 19 August 1942.
- ^ "Deaths Elsewhere". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. January 7, 1952. p. 4. Retrieved March 22, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.