Background
Hessels, Jan-Michiel was born on December 21, 1942 in The Hague, Netherlands. Came to the United States, 1982.
Hessels, Jan-Michiel was born on December 21, 1942 in The Hague, Netherlands. Came to the United States, 1982.
Master of Laws, Ryks University, Leiden, Holland, 1966. Postgraduate, London School of Economics, 1967. Master of Business Administration, University Pennsylvania, 1969.
Trainee Singapore Warburg & Company, London, 1967. Assistant to general manager Overseas Development Bank, Geneva, 1969-1970. Associate McKinsey & Company, New York City, 1968, engagement manager Amsterdam, 1971-1973.
Corporation treasurer Akzo N.V., Arnhem, Holland, 1973-1977. President Akzo Limitada, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1977-1982. Executive vice president Akzona Corporation, Asheville, 1982—1985.
Chief Executive Officer Nevada Deli Universal, Rotterdam, 1985—1990, Vendex International Nevada / Royal Vendex KBB Nevada, 1990—2000. Chairman Euronext Nevada, 2000—2007, New York Stock Exchange Euronext, Incorporated, New York York City, since 2007. Director Robrasco A.A., Rio de Janeiro, 1980-1982.
President Fontanus Argentina S.A., Buenos Aires, 1977-1982;member supervisory board Schiphol Group N.V., 1993-2006, Royal Vopak N.V. (the Netherlands), 1999-2005, Laurus N.V. (the Netherlands), 1998-2004, B&N.com Inc., 1999-2003. Member supervisory board Royal Philips Electronics N.V. (the Netherlands), also chairman board directors, Heineken N.V. (the Netherlands), and Fortis N.V. (the Netherlands/Belgium) 2001-2007, deputy chairman 2007-2009. Chairman supervisory board Schiphol Area Development Company (the Netherlands)1993-2006, South Carolina Johnson Europlant B.V. (the Netherlands), Stichting Particuliere Historische Buitenplaatsen (Dutch Association of Private Historical Estates), and the Dutch National Committee Rembrandt 400.
Serves on the international advisory board Blackstone Group, South Carolina Johnson Corporation.
President Escolha Rainha Juliana, Sao Paulo, 1981-1982.
Son of Johan H. and Emmy H.P. (Boots) H. Son of Liesbeth W.M. Hillen, November 12, 1970. Children: Maartje, Laurien, Pieter.