Jacques Groothaert

Background

Groothaert, Jacques was born on November 25, 1922 in Heist, Belgium. Son of Julien and Madeleine (Neys) G.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Ghent, 1943. Master of Arts, University Brussels, 1941.

Career

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, South.A.B.C.A. since 1980.

Chairman European Board America-European Community Association. Director Electrabel; President Transurb Consult.

Vice-President Fabrimetal. Commander.

Achievements

• Jacques Groothaert has been listed as a noteworthy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trilateral Commission, European Advisory Board New York Stock Exchange, and many other public appointments.

Connections

Married Madeleine Williot, July 4, 1945. Children: Marc, Christian.

Father:

Julien Groothaert

Mother:

Madeleine (Neys) Groothaert

Spouse:

Madeleine Williot

child:

Christian Groothaert

child:

Marc Groothaert