Alexander Rinnooy Kan

Background

Kan, Alexander Rinnooy was born on May 10, 1949 in Denmark.

Education

Bachelor in Economic, University Amsterdam. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, University Amsterdam. Doctor of Philosophy in Economic (honorary), Free University of Brussels.

Career

With Erasmus University, 1977, rector magnificus, 1986—1991. President Federation Netherlands Industry and Employers, 1991—1996, Federation Netherlands Industry and Employers-Netherlands Christian Employers' Federation, 1995. Member, executive board International Netherlands Group GRoup Nevada, 1996—2006.

Chairman, executive committee International Netherlands Group Asia/Pacific, 2003—2006. Chairman Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (Society for Epidemiologic Research ), since 2006.

Achievements

• Alexander Rinnooy Kan has been listed as a noteworthy corporate financial executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of World Press Photo Foundation Supervisory board (chairman), Foundation Praemium Erasmianum, D66.