Jeffrey J. Steiner: A Man of Many Faces

The Fairchild Corporation's Chairman of the Board, CEO and Director, Jeffrey J. Steiner was born on April 3, 1937 in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Steiner has been the leading executive of The Fairchild Corporation since 1985. He is a prominent figure in the world, and a man of many faces. The corporate world knows him as a savvy business leader, and the philanthropic community as a generous patron of charities and the humanities. Mr. Steiner’s children and large family know him as a devoted father, grandfather and mentor.

Jeffrey Steiner has created a strong legacy in the corporate world. His role in the world of business will continue to be a positive influence on future business leaders of the world. True success involves actively making a difference in the world. Mr. Steiner exemplifies this lesson and legacy. Above Jeffrey Steiner's legacy in the world of business and philanthropy, his true legacy will always be his five children and six grandchildren. They are the driving force for his passion and strength.

Jeffrey Steiner’s first born, Eric Steiner, leads as President and COO of The Fairchild Corporation. Eric graduated as a medical doctor, then earned his MBA from Insead in France, prior to settling in the U.S. Eric, his wife and four children have a home in Virginia. Mr. Steiner’s eldest daughter, Natalia, who had also been active in The Fairchild Corporation, is married to Philippe Hercot, a Harvard Business School graduate. Natalia, Philippe and their two children have a home in Paris, France. Mr. Steiner’s son, Benjamin, will graduate from George Washington Business School in 2008. Benjamin balances his college studies with extracurricular work, allowing him to earn additional business experience, notably in investment banking in London. Mr. Jeffrey Steiner’s youngest daughter, Alexandra, works and resides in London. Mr. Steiner’s adopted son, Thierry, originally from Cameroon, joined the family when he was a baby, after the death of his birth mother. Thierry has studied in both the U.S. and France. He graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont, and presently resides in France.

Jeffrey Steiner is a leader and contributor among the youth of the Jewish Community. The corporate world and "The New York Times" view Jeffrey J. Steiner as a "Globe-trotting takeover artist". He earned his reputation for being a successful business leader and philanthropist. From his youth to adulthood, Mr. Steiner knew the importance of taking calculated risks and making educated choices. His beginnings as a World War II survivor were the foundation of the man he would become. Though, the experience was traumatic, he refused to allow these external forces to limit his potential. His youth exemplifies a resilience of strength, which has remained with him to this day, in his personal and professional life. The New York Times, article by Leslie Wayne,"The Globe-trotting Takeover Artist" illustrates Jeffrey J. Steiner’s evolution from a young boy who had to leave his childhood home in Eastern Europe during Hitler’s regime, to a generous benefactor and a successful businessman.

Jeffrey J. Steiner Biographical Resources :

• The international business executive of The Fairchild Corporation, Jeffrey Steiner evolves from a one-time underdog into a successful CEO, as depicted in an article featured by "The New York Times."
• Wikipedia features a brief bio on The Fairchild Corporation’s CEO Jeffrey Steiner.
• The corporate directors of The Fairchild Corporation include: Michael J. Vantusko, Jeffrey J. Steiner, Eric I. Steiner, Glen Myles, Daniel Lebard, Robert E. Edwards and Didier Choix.

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