Olivier Vanneste
| Olivier Vanneste | |
|---|---|
| Governor of West Flanders | |
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In office September 1979 – 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Vanackere |
| Succeeded by | Paul Breyne |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 18, 1930 Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium |
| Died |
September 18, 2014 (aged 84) Bruges, Belgium |
| Political party | CVP |
| Profession |
Economist Politician |
Olivier Paul Jules Vanneste KBE (May 18, 1930 – September 18, 2014) was a Belgian politician and economist. A member of the CD&V (formerly known as the Christian People's Party, CVP, until 2001), Vanneste served as the Governor of West Flanders from 1979 until 1997.[1][2]
Vanneste, an economist, was born in Kortrijk, Belgium.[1] In 1954, he published his book, Structurele Werkloosheid in West-Vlaanderen, which was later utilized a outline for economic development in West Flanders.[2] Vanneste served as the founder and managing director of both the West-Vlaamse Economische Raad and the West-Vlaams Economisch Studiebureau.[1]
He served as the Governor of West Flanders from 1979 to 1997.
Vanneste stepped down as Governor in 1997.[2] Following his retirement from public office, he served as a director of several business and organizations, including KBC Bank, the Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge, and the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven).[2] He was elevated to Belgian nobility on April 18, 2002.[1][2]
Olivier Vanneste died on September 18, 2014, in Bruges at the age of 84.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Oud-gouverneur van West-Vlaanderen Olivier Vanneste overle". De Standaard. 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Eregouverneur Olivier Vanneste overleden". Het Nieuwsblad. 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Leo Vanackere |
Governor of West Flanders 1979–1997 |
Succeeded by Paul Breyne |
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