Robert Willem Van Leen

Background

Leen, Robert Willem Van was born on July 22, 1957 in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. Son of Willem F. and Janna (Leeuwestein) Van Leen.

Education

Master of Science in Biochemistry, State University, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology cum laude, Catholic U., Nymegen, The Netherlands, 1987; Master of Business Administration, Nyenrode U., Breukelen, The Netherlands, 1994; degree in business administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1993; postgraduate, International Institute Management Development P, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1995-1996.

Career

Research scientist, Catholic U., Nymegen, 1982-1986; research associate, State University, Utrecht, 1986-1987; research team leader, Gist-brocades, Delft, The Netherlands, 1987-1990; project manager, Gist-brocades, Delft, The Netherlands, 1989-1993; head of department, Gist-brocades, Delft, The Netherlands, 1990-1991; strategic planner, Gist-brocades, Delft, The Netherlands, 1991-1993; global account manager, Gist-brocades, Delft, The Netherlands, 1993-1995; manager R & D, Gist-brocades, Delft, The Netherlands, since 1995.

Achievements

• Robert Willem Van Leen has been listed as a noteworthy Biotechnology company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: volleyball, tennis, opera, reading.

Connections

1 child, Eric from a previous marriage. Married Marjo J. Keuzenkamp, July 19, 1996.

Father:

Willem F. Leen

Mother:

Janna (Leeuwestein) Van Leen

Spouse:

Marjo J. Keuzenkamp