Anthonij Guépin

Anthonij Johannes Guépin (2 May 1897 – 16 August 1964) was a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. With helmsman Joop Carp and fellow crew member Jan Vreede, crewing the Dutch boat Willem Six, Guépin took the Bronze in the 6 Metre.

Anthonij Guépin
Personal information
Full nameAnthonij Johannes Guépin
NationalityDutch
Born(1897-05-02)2 May 1897
Den Helder, Netherlands
Died16 August 1964(1964-08-16) (aged 67)
Sint-Truiden, Belgium
Sailing career
Class(es)6 Metre
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Netherlands
Olympic Games
1924 Paris 6 Metre
Updated on 2013-12-31.

Professional life

Anthony Guépin followed Gymnasium and studied law at the Leiden University He became a top manager within Koninklijke Philips N.V. due to his people skills tact and diplomacy.

Guépin started his career by Philips on 15 May 1925 as lawyer in Amsterdam. He was promoted on 19 juni 1939 to secretary of the company and was in charge of the patent department. In 1958 he became vice president.

Even after his retirement Guépin stayed involved by Phillips as member of the board.

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References
  • "Anthony Guépin Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympic Sports. Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  • "Economisch-Historisch Jaarboek(1965)" (PDF). Economisch-Historisch Jaarboek (1965). www.iisg.nl/ondernemers. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  • "Anthony Guépin Dutch biography". Anthony Guépin Dutch biography. www.ontdekdenhelder.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-01. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  • "Les Jeux de la VIIIe Olympiade Paris 1924:rapport official" (PDF) (in French). Paris: Librairie de France: Comité Olympique Français. 1924. Retrieved 2014-01-22.


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