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Hans Melchers
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Chemicals, investments
- Industry
- Finance & Investments
- Residence
- Children
- 2
Assets
- Hal Trust14,553,360 shares @ --HAL-NL
Biography
Hans Melchers derives the lion's share of his fortune from a large stake in HAL Trust, an investment company based in Monaco and listed in Amsterdam.
In the late 1960s, Melchers purchased chemical manufacturing company Melchemie from his father.
Melchers retired as CEO in 2002. The company was renamed Melspring, and it was acquired by Olmix in 2006.
About
A passionate fan of bridge, Melchers started his own professional team and provided funding for the 2011 World Bridge Championship held in the Netherlands.
An art collector, Melchers has opened two museums in the Netherlands, the first in 2015 and a second in a 14th century castle in 2017.