Background
Philips, Theo Lucien Van was born on March 31, 1937 in Paramaribo, Suriname. Son of Egbertus Dercus and Elisabeth Constance (Zeegelaar) Van Philips.
Philips, Theo Lucien Van was born on March 31, 1937 in Paramaribo, Suriname. Son of Egbertus Dercus and Elisabeth Constance (Zeegelaar) Van Philips.
Degree in economics, U. Amsterdam (The Netherlands), 1967.
Economics advisor, Ministry of Finance, Paramaribo, 1968-1969; chief Executive officer, People's Credit Bank, Paramaribo, 1969-1974; managing director, Hakrinbank, Paramaribo, since 1974.
Member Surinam Bankers Association (chairman 1976-1978, 89-), Chess Club Paramaribo (chairman since 1968), Surinam Chess Association (chairman 1971-1975), Chess Club Young Horse (chairman, founder 1972-1974), Chess Club Paramaribo (chairman since 1989).
Married Odette Victorine Van Der Kroft, April 3, 1964. Children: Lucien, Nicole, Marcel.