About Lo van Wachem
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 88). Lo van Wachem was a Dutch engineer and business executive.
Lodewijk Christiaan van Wachem (born 31 July 1931, Pangkalan Brandan - 24 August 2019, Wassenaar) was a Dutch businessman. Born in the birthplace of Royal Dutch Shell, he was appointed a managing director of Royal Dutch Petroleum in 1977. He was the President of Royal Dutch Shell from 1982 until 1992.
Awards 1990 Commandeur in de Orde van Orange-Nassau Ridder in de orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw 1988 Knights of the Order of the British Empire, post Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) 2004 Honorary Citizen of Singapore
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Who was Lo van Wachem?
Dutch chief executive
When was Lo van Wachem born?
Lo van Wachem was born on 31 July 1931 in Pangkalan Brandan.
When did Lo van Wachem die?
Lo van Wachem died on 24 August 2019 in Wassenaar.
What was Lo van Wachem's occupation?
Lo van Wachem was an engineer and business executive.
What nationality was Lo van Wachem?
Lo van Wachem was Dutch.
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· DBpedia: Lodewijk Christiaan van Wachem
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