Sipko Huismans

Background

Huismans, Sipko was born on December 28, 1940 in Ede, The Netherlands. Son of Jouka and Roeloffina Huismans. arrived in United Kingdom, 1968.

Education

Bachelor in Economics, Business Economics and Industrial Psychology, Stellenbosch U., South Africa.

Career

Shift chemist, Usutu Pulp Company Ltd., Swaziland, 1961-1968; general manager, Springwood Cellulose, Coventry, United Kingdom, 1968-1974; responsible for Eastern Europe, Courtaulds plc, Coventry, 1974-1980; director fibres for Eastern Europe, Courtaulds plc, Coventry, 1980-1982; managing director fibres, Courtaulds plc, Coventry, 1982-1984; managing director, Courtaulds plc, London, 1990-1991; chief executive, Courtaulds plc, London, since 1991; director, International Paint, London, 1984; chairman, International Paint, London, 1984-1990; also director, International Paint, London.

Achievements

• Sipko Huismans has been listed as a noteworthy Diversified company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Janet Elizabeth Durston, June 28, 1969. Children: Jake, Nicholas, Emma.

Father:

Jouka Huismans

Mother:

Roeloffina Huismans

Spouse:

Janet Elizabeth Durston

child:

Jake Huismans

child:

Nicholas Huismans

child:

Emma Huismans