Background
GROOTHAERT, Jacques was born on November 25, 1922 in Heist.
GROOTHAERT, Jacques was born on November 25, 1922 in Heist.
University of Brussels and Ghent.
Served in Prague, Moscow, Paris and San Francisco (Consul-General) 1961-1964. Minister, London 1964-1967, Ambassador to Mexico 1967-1972, to People's Republic of China 1972-1976. Director-General Foreign Economics Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1976-1980.
Chairman Board of directors Generale Bank, Brussels since 1980, S.A.B.C.A. since 1980. Chairman European Board America-European Community Association. Director Electrabel; President Transurb Consult.
Vice-President Fabrimetal. Commander.
Trilateral Commission, European Advisory Board New York Stock Exchange, and many other public appointments.
Married Madeleine Williot in 1945.