Background
Hofstede, Arend was born on January 23, 1935 in Heerde, Gelderland, The Netherlands. Son of Johan H. and Hendrika (Groothedde) Hofstede.
Hofstede, Arend was born on January 23, 1935 in Heerde, Gelderland, The Netherlands. Son of Johan H. and Hendrika (Groothedde) Hofstede.
Harvard Business School, University Zwolle, The Netherlands, 1952. Master of Library Science, University Zwolle, The Netherlands, 1956. Diploma in management, University De Steeg, The Netherlands, 1958.
Director, CLTV De Oude Ijsstelstreek, Doetinchen, The Netherlands, 1961-1978; general manager, Cebeco-Handelsraad SDV, Doetinchen, 1978-1988; general manager, Mervo Products B.V., Doetinchem, since 1988. General manager VLZA trans shipping and storage, Doetinchem, 1981-1988, Cebeco-Handelsraard, Hengelo, The Netherlands, 1982-1995.
Member of Rotary.
Married Diny Bijsterbosch, April 14, 1939. Children: Johan H., January.