William Robert Van Der Vyver

Background

Vyver, William Robert Van Der was born on May 22, 1930 in Somerset East, South Africa. Son of John and Alethea (Martin) Van Der Vyver.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1951.

Career

Farmer, Somerset East, 1951-1969; marketing officer, Nasou Publications, Cape Town, South Africa, 1970-1972; manager promotions, Nasou Publications, Cape Town, South Africa, 1973-1974; public, Nasou Publications, Cape Town, South Africa, 1974-1976; general manager, Nasou Publications, Cape Town, South Africa, 1977-1986; managing director, Nasou Publications, Cape Town, South Africa, 1987-1993; retired, 1993.

Achievements

• William Robert Van Der Vyver has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member South African Association (chairman 1985-1986, 88-92), Book Trade Association (president 1982, 86). Clubs: Langebaan (South Africa) Yacht, Constantia (S.A.) Bowling.

Interests

• Avocation: horticulture.

Connections

Married Hilary Timmins, October 28, 1967. Children: Moraig, John.

Father:

John Vyver

Mother:

Alethea (Martin) Van Der Vyver

Spouse:

Hilary Timmins

child:

John Vyver

child:

Moraig Vyver