Henry Hawksworth Basson

Background

Basson, Henry Hawksworth was born on October 8, 1941 in Ladybrand, South Africa. Son of Johannes J.M. and Miriel L.H. (Fawkes) Basson. arrived in Belgium, 1982.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Natal U., Pietermantzburg, South Africa, 1961; Bachelor of Science with honors, Natal U., Pietermantzburg, South Africa, 1962; Master of Science, Natal U., Pietermantzburg, South Africa, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1969.

Career

Research officer, African Explosives and Chemical Industries, Modderfontein, South Africa, 1965; sales manager, Rohm & Haas, Pinetown, South Africa, 1970-1974; marketing manager, Rohm & Haas, Paris, 1974-1982; business manager, Rohm & Haas, London, 1982-1986; general manager, Rohm & Haas, Antwerp, Belgium, 1986-1992; president, Rheox Europe, Brussels, 1992-1997; president, Kronos Europe, Brussels, since 1997. Board directors Kronos United Kingdom, Wilmslon, England, Kronos International Inc., Leverkusen, Germany, Kronos Norge, Oslo.

Achievements

• Henry Hawksworth Basson has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, skiing, jogging, opera, wine.

Connections

Married Sybil Margaret Schaffer, July 30, 1966. Children: Penelope Jane, Louise Margaret, David Henry.

Father:

Johannes J.M. Basson

Mother:

Miriel L.H. (Fawkes) Basson

Spouse:

Sybil Margaret Schaffer

child:

Penelope Jane Basson

child:

David Henry Basson

child:

Louise Margaret Basson