Background
Smidof, Michel-Leon was born on May 23, 1917 in Geneva, Switzerland. Son of Solom and Sonia (Fradkoff) Smidof.
finance and administrative consultant
Smidof, Michel-Leon was born on May 23, 1917 in Geneva, Switzerland. Son of Solom and Sonia (Fradkoff) Smidof.
Master of Economics and Commerce Sciences, Geneva University, 1939.
General secretary, Swiss Organisation of Aid to Refugees, Geneva, 1940-1946; assistant to managing director, Center of Aid to Civil Population, Geneva, 1942-1943; managing director, AFIWA SA, Geneva, 1947-1952; managing director, Finagrain SA of Continental Grain Company, Geneva, 1952-1972; chairman, director, General Oriental Investments Ltd. director, Grand Cayman Foundation Goldsmith. Consultant or board director Sir J. Goldsmith's Group, Cavenham Ltd., London, Generale Occidentale, Paris, Grand Union Ltd., Diamond International Ltd.
Member American International Club, Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Nautical Club Geneva, Golf Club of Cologny.
Married Esther Edelmann, April 11, 1940. Children: Madeleine L. Joanes, Daisy Bennaim.