Background
Dedeurwaerder, Jose Joseph was born on December 31, 1932 in Brussels. Son of Louis and Philippine (Paternot) Dedeurwaerder.
Dedeurwaerder, Jose Joseph was born on December 31, 1932 in Brussels. Son of Louis and Philippine (Paternot) Dedeurwaerder.
Graduate in technical engring, Ecole Technique Moyenne Superieure, Belgium, 1953.
Manufacturing director Renault, Belgium, 1958-1967, industrial director Argentina, 1967-1973. Chief executive officer Renault Mexicana, Mexico, 1973-1976. Plant director Renault, Douai, France, 1976-1981.
Executive vice president American Motors Corporation, Detroit, 1981-1982, president, chief operating officer, 1982-1984, president, chief executive officer Southfield, Michigan, 1984-1986, vice chairman, chairman executive committee, 1986-1987. Executive vice president Renault, France, 1987-1988. Also chairman Renault Inc., Southfield.
President, chief executive officer Interbrew, Leuven, Belgium, since 1988.
Served as officer Belgium Navy, 1952-1953. Member Automotive Hall of Fame (bd directors).
Married Nelly Antoinette Clemens, May 15, 1954. 1 child, Joelle Cabassol.
