About Henry van der Heyden
Born 1957. Henry van der Heyden is a New Zealand dairy farmer, businessperson and chairperson.
Sir Henricus Wilhelmus van der Heyden (born 1957) is a New Zealand dairy farmer, business executive and company director. He was chair of Fonterra from 2002 to 2012.
In the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours, van der Heyden was appointed a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to agriculture. In 2009, following the restoration of titular honours by the New Zealand government, he accepted redesignation as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. In 2011, he was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree by Lincoln University.
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Who is Henry van der Heyden?
New Zealand businessperson
When was Henry van der Heyden born?
Henry van der Heyden was born in 1957 in Waikato Region.
What is Henry van der Heyden's occupation?
Henry van der Heyden is a dairy farmer, businessperson and chairperson.
What nationality is Henry van der Heyden?
Henry van der Heyden is New Zealand.
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