Background
Adam, André was born on September 10, 1936 in Brussels.
Adam, André was born on September 10, 1936 in Brussels.
Diploma Public Administration, University Brussels, 1958. Degree political science, University Brussels, 1958.
Junior trainee, Bank Lambert, Brussels, 1960;
research assistant department applied economics, U. Brussels, 1961-1964;
various diplomatic posts, Belgian Embassy, Havana, Paris, Kinhasha, London, 1964-1979;
chef de cabinet of Minister Henri Simonet, Minister of Fg. Affairs, 1979-1980;
head Energy Division, Minister of Fg. Affairs, 1980-1982;
consul general, Los Angeles, 1982-1986;
ambassador, Algiers, 1986-1990;
ambassador, Kinshasa, 1990-1991;
director general for political affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1991-1994;
ambassador to the United States, Belgian Embassy, Washington, 1994-1998;
representative to the United Nations, New York City, since 1998.
Chairman European Political Committee, 1993. Olympic attache for Belgium during 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Chairman non-profit organization in California for Belgian Olympic team in the United States.
Member International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Married; four children.