Wim van der Leegte

Wilhelmus Gerardus Stephanus Maria "Wim" van der Leegte (born August 1947)[2] is a Dutch billionaire, and runs the Netherlands-based VDL Groep.[1]

Wim van der Leegte
Born
Wilhelmus Gerardus Stephanus Maria van der Leegte

August 1947 (age 72)
NationalityDutch
Net worthUS$1.5 billion (February 2017)[1]
TitleFormer president, VDL Groep
Term1966-2016
Spouse(s)married
Children3
Parent(s)Pieter van der Leegte

Career

VDL Groep, one of Europe's largest privately-held car and bus makers, was founded in 1953 by his father Pieter van der Leegte, when it started making parts for trucking companies.[1]

In January 2016 VDL announced that van der Leegte would be step down in November, after 50 years as president.

Personal life

Van der Leegte is married with three children and lives in Eindhoven, Netherlands.[1] His three children: Pieter, Jennifer and Willem, are all members of the executive board, and own shares in the company.

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References

  1. "The World's Billionaires: Wim Van Der Leegte". Forbes. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  2. "Wilhelmus Gerardus Stephanus Maria VAN DER LEEGTE - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. 12 March 1992. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
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