Joe A. Raver is the former President and CEO of Hillenbrand, Inc., a company he joined in 2008. With a Bachelor's degree in economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School, Raver has a solid background in...
Joe A. Raver is the former President and CEO of Hillenbrand, Inc., a company he joined in 2008. With a Bachelor's degree in economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School, Raver has a solid background in management. He began as President of Batesville Casket Company, a Hillenbrand subsidiary, before moving up the ranks. He took the helm of Hillenbrand in 2013, leading the company until his retirement in December 2021. Under his leadership, Hillenbrand focused on performance-based compensation to ensure executives were aligned with shareholders' interests. That's a smart move. Before Hillenbrand, he worked for Hill-Rom Holdings, where he gained experience in various roles, including managing respiratory care. Raver is known for his strategic approach, emphasizing long-term value and growth while steering the company through various challenges. His personal journey shows a commitment to learning and advancing, with over a decade of experience at Batesville before joining Hillenbrand. The transition to a new CEO, Kimberly K. Ryan, signals a new chapter, but Raver's impact remains significant.