Karl John Knechtel

Background

Knechtel, Karl John was born on May 23, 1942 in Haida, Germany. Son of Karl Theodor and Anna (Warkert) Knechtel. arrived in Canada, 1967.

Education

M of Economics, Gutenberg U., 1967; Master of Science, U. Toronto, 1969; diploma, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1970.

Career

Transport planner, Montreal Airport, 1969-1970; transport policy adivsor, Canada Department of Transportation, Ottawa, Canada, 1971-1973; senior transport advisor, Canada Department of Transportation, Ottawa, Canada, 1976-1981; project director, Indon. Railways Advisory Team, Bandung, 1973-1975; program director, Tourism Canada Investments, Ottawa, 1981-1988; chief railway industry, Canada Department of Industry, Ottawa, 1989-1991; senior economics advisor, Argentine Department of Economy and Transportation, Buenos Aires, since 1991. Economics analyst German Construction Industry Association, Frankfurt, Germany, 1962-1966.

Member World Bank Highway Mission Indonesia, Jakarta, 1988. Guest lecturer Carleton U., Ottawa, 1978-1980.

Achievements

• Karl John Knechtel has been listed as a noteworthy Economist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the United States Transport Research Board, Canada Institute of Planners, High Speed Rail Association, Industrial Development Association of Canada.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, mountaineering, jogging, history.

Connections

Married Mary Julita.

Father:

Karl Theodor Knechtel

Mother:

Anna (Warkert) Knechtel

Spouse:

Mary Julita.