Background
Schneider, Jorge was born on February 2, 1920 in Santiago, Chile. Son of Carlos Von Dawans Schneider and Maria Hernandez.
Schneider, Jorge was born on February 2, 1920 in Santiago, Chile. Son of Carlos Von Dawans Schneider and Maria Hernandez.
Master of Arts in Civil Engineering, Universidad Catolica, Santiago, 1943. D.Math. (honorary), University North Carolina, 1941. Vice president, representative in the United States, Compania de Acero del Pacifico, S.A. (Civil Air Patrol) (in the United States) and Corporacion de Fomento de la Production, 1946-1956.
Executive director World Bank, Washington, 1952-1954. Executive Bethlehem Steel Corporation, United States and Europe, 1956-1978. Vice chairman Banco Industrial y de Comercio Exterior, Santiago, since 1978, also director.
Chief negotiator for renegotiation of Chilean foreign debt, 1983. International consultant in field. Chairman Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Summa y El Roble, Santiago, 1981-1983.
Adviser Banco Central de Chile, Santiago, 1983, Ministry of Finance of Chile, Santiago, 1983. Regional chairman International Executive Service Corps, New York City, 1981-1984.
Chief negotiator for renegotiation of Chilean foreign debt, 1983. Chairman Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Summa y El Roble, Santiago, 1981-1983.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (life), American Chamber of Commerce in Chile (board directors 1980-1984). Clubs: Manquehue (Santiago).
Married Geraldine Kruger Blackburn, December 26, 1943. Children: Elizabeth, Patricia, Cecilia.