Gerardus Wilhelmus Johannes Maria van Wissen

Background

Wissen, Gerardus Wilhelmus Johannes Maria van was born on August 2, 1941 in Voorburg, The Netherlands. Son of Johannes J.G. and Wilhelmina (Houweling) van Wissen.

Education

Ir. civil engineer, Technology University Delft, The Netherlands, 1967.

Career

Assistant expert, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), Rome, l967-70; hydraulic engineer water master plan Rio Cai, Agrar- und Hydrotechnik GmbH, Brazil, l970-72; technical director Ferrenafe irrigation scheme, Agrar- und Hydrotechnik GmbH, Peru, l972-74; team leader Tanga water master plan, Agrar- und Hydrotechnik GmbH, Tanzania, l974-76; regional director Africa department, Essen, Federal Republic Germany, l976-78; sales manager, Essen, Federal Republic Germany, l978-82; managing director, Essen, Federal Republic Germany, l982-94; president, AHT Group GmbH, since 1994.

Achievements

• Gerardus Wilhelmus Johannes Maria van Wissen has been listed as a noteworthy Consulting engineering company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Pro Ruhrgebiet, Essen, l984-. Member Royal Institute Engineers, Verband unabhängig beratender Ingenieurfirmen (export committee since 1982), Industrie und Handelskammer (export committee since 1983), Deutscher Verband für Wasserwirtschaft und Kulturbau (exportcom. since 1984).

Interests

• Avocations: painting, fly fishing.

Connections

Married Marianne C.E. Struyk, July 6, l965. Children: Elise W.G., Wikke M., Annemarliese.

Father:

Johannes J.G. Wissen

Mother:

Wilhelmina (Houweling) Wissen

Spouse:

Marianne C.E. Struyk

child:

Wikke M. Wissen

child:

Elise W.G. Wissen

child:

Annemarliese Wissen