Background
Klein, Walter Charles was born on May 11, 1918 in New York City. Son of Joseph Charles and Charlotte Klein.
agricultural products company executive
Klein, Walter Charles was born on May 11, 1918 in New York City. Son of Joseph Charles and Charlotte Klein.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1939.
Assistant vice president, Bunge Corporation, New York City, 1947-1952; vice president, Bunge Corporation, New York City, 1952-1959; director, Bunge Corporation, New York City, 1955-1990; president, chief Executive officer, Bunge Corporation, New York City, 1959-1985; chairman, Bunge Corporation, New York City, 1985-1990; chairman, president and chief Executive officer emeritus, Bunge Corporation, New York City, since 1991. Advisory board Chemical Bank.
Overseer Executive Council Foreign Diplomats, Washington. Board directors United States-Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics Trade and Economics Council. Executive council Foundation Commemoration United States Constitution.
Member Orange Lawn Tennis Club (South Orange, New Jersey) (governor 1959-1962), Short Hills (New Jersey) Club (board directors, president 1984, 86), Knickerbocker Club of New York City (board directors), Downtown Association of New York City, Baltusrol Golf Club (Springfield, New Jersey).
Married Mary Kennard Eddy, April 5, 1941. Children: Walter Charles, John E., Margaret K.