Background
Thijssen, Dick Meyer Timmerman was born on June 29, 1921 in Amsterdam. Son of Walter Meyer Timmerman Thijssen and Charlotte Meulman.
Thijssen, Dick Meyer Timmerman was born on June 29, 1921 in Amsterdam. Son of Walter Meyer Timmerman Thijssen and Charlotte Meulman.
Graduate in chemistry, Delft Technology University, 1950.
Plant manager Vredestein Rubber Company, 1950—1955, AKZO, Hengelo, Netherlands, 1955—1960. Managing director Elecktrochemie Ibbenbueren GmbH, 1960—1968. Chairman board managing director Unie van Kunstmestfabrieken Utrecht, Netherlands, 1969—1982.
World representative fertilizer industry Food and Agriculture Organization, World Bank, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, 1978—1981. Served to captain Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, 1945-1948.
Member of Vereniging Oud-leden Delfts Studenten Co, Vereniging Officieren der Mariniers, Mars & Mercurius, Koninklijk Institute VanIngenieurs, International Superphosphate Manufacturers Association (vice president), Association European Nitrogen Producers (president 1972-1976).
Married Daniella Mariette Andre de la Porte, August 7, 1948. Children: Dirk Walter, Jeroen, Mariette.