Early Life and Education
Henry Davis was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1951. He graduated from the University of Denver in 1973 with a degree in business administration and a minor in computer science.
Rise to Success
Davis joined the family business, Greater Omaha Packing Co., a company founded by his grandfather in 1920. He became President and CEO in 1987. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly, increasing its processing capacity and expanding its market reach to over 70 countries. Greater Omaha Packing Co. exports to over 75 countries and is the sole provider of US beef to many across the world. The company processes 2,400 head of cattle daily.
Key Business Strategies
Davis revolutionized the company by adopting the boxed beef concept, which improved the efficiency of the beef distribution. He also computerized the company's operations, including writing the initial software himself. In 1992, he invested in beef box, thus adding value to just a slaughter house operation. Moreover, he was the first company to export American beef to Japan (2008) to China and Saudi Arabia (both 2017). The company launched a direct-to-consumer steak line and purchased Heartland Proteins in recent years.
Philanthropy
Davis is actively involved in philanthropy. He has supported numerous causes, including Project Harmony, which aids abused children, and the Orange County Museum of Art. Greater Omaha Packing Co. has donated beef to Ukraine.
