Background
Velmans, Loet Abraham was born on March 18, 1923 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Son of Joseph and Anna (Cohen) Velmans.
Velmans, Loet Abraham was born on March 18, 1923 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Son of Joseph and Anna (Cohen) Velmans.
Graduate, University Amsterdam, 1947.
Information officer, Dutch Government in, Singapore, 1945-1947; with, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 1953-1986; vice president, Hill Knowlton International, Geneva, 1959-1969; president, Hill Knowlton International, 1960-1974; vice chairman, Hill Knowlton International, London, 1969-1976; president, Hill Knowlton International, New York City, 1976-1986; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Hill Knowlton International, 1980-1986.
Board of directors Lincoln Center Institute, Netherland American Foundation, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Member Mid-Atlantic Club of New York Inc. (president emeritus).
Married Pauline Edith Van Hessen, March 29, 1949. Children: Marianne and Hester (twins), Jessica.
