Frans Otten
Dutch executive
About Frans Otten
Lived 1895 – 1969 (aged 73). Frans Otten was a Dutch top office-holder.
Pieter Franciscus Sylvester "Frans" Otten (31 December 1895 in Berlin – 4 January 1969 in Valkenswaard) was a Dutch business executive, who was the CEO of the international electronics firm Philips from 1939 to 1961. He was the son-in-law of the co-founder of the company, Anton Philips. He was married to Anna Elisabeth Cornelia Philips (1899–1996) and they had two sons, Diek and Franz. His brother-in-law was Frits Philips.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frans Otten?
Dutch executive (1895-1969)
When was Frans Otten born?
Frans Otten was born on 31 December 1895 in Berlin.
When did Frans Otten die?
Frans Otten died on 4 January 1969.
What was Frans Otten's occupation?
Frans Otten was a top office-holder.
What nationality was Frans Otten?
Frans Otten was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frans Otten. https://biography.guide/frans-otten/
MLA: "Frans Otten." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frans-otten/.
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