Melchert Frans Groot
Chief Executive Officer at HAL TRUST
Profile
Melchert Frans Groot is a Dutch businessperson who has been at the helm of 9 different companies and presently is Chairman-Executive Board at HAL Trust and Chairman of Stichting Pensioenfonds Hal and Chairman-Executive Board at HAL Holding NV (both are subsidiaries of HAL Trust). He is also on the board of Royal Vopak NV, Safilo Group SpA (former Non-Executive Director), Anthony Veder Group NV and GrandVision NV. In the past Mr. Groot was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at GrandVision SA, Chairman-Supervisory Board of Synoptik A, Non-Executive Chairman-Supervisory Board at Sonova Retail Deutschland BV and Chief Executive Officer & Director at GrandVision Europe BV. He received an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an undergraduate degree from Delft University of Technology.
Melchert Frans Groot active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| HAL TRUST | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| SAFILO GROUP S.P.A. | Director/Board Member | 04/10/2011 |
| VOPAK | Director/Board Member | 17/12/2014 |
Safilo SpA
 Safilo SpA Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Safilo SpA engages in the wholesale of eyewear. Its products include prescription frames, sunglasses and sports articles sold under its own brands and licensed international luxury brands. It also distributes its products through agents, distributors or subsidiaries located in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and Africa. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Padua, Italy. | Director/Board Member | - |
Anthony Veder Group NV
 Anthony Veder Group NV Marine ShippingTransportation Anthony Veder Group NV operates gas tankers in the segments of gas shipping. The firm transports petrochemical gases, such as propylene, ethylene, butadiene, and vinyl chloride monomer; liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane and butane; and liquefied natural gas, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. It operates semi pressurized/fully refrigerated gas tankers and ethylene carriers; and small and midsize vessels for gas shipping. The company was founded by Anthony Veder in 1937 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Stichting Pensioenfonds Hal | Chairman | 31/12/2001 |
HAL Holding NV
 HAL Holding NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance HAL Holding NV operates as an alternative investment manager. The firm focuses on acquiring shareholdings in companies with the long-term objective of increasing shareholders' value. The company was founded on April 18, 1873 and is headquartered in Willemstad, the Netherlands. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/09/2014 |
| Chile Holding Optico SA | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Melchert Frans Groot
| Companies | Position | End |
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Sonova Retail Deutschland BV
 Sonova Retail Deutschland BV Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Sonova Retail Deutschland BV operates as a holding company with interest in retailing of hearing aids. Its brands include Selectic, NovaSense, Unitron, Clear and Smartsound products. The firm also sells hearing aid solutions and accessories. The company was founded by Schoonenberg Hoorcomfort in 1926 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. | Chairman | 31/12/2013 |
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Training of Melchert Frans Groot
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
| Delft University of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
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| HAL TRUST | Finance |
| VOPAK | Distribution Services |
| SAFILO GROUP S.P.A. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Cole National Corp.
 Cole National Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Cole National Corp. provides vision care products and services. It offers prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses and accessories, personalized gifts, and eye examinations. The company was founded by Joseph E. Cole in 1944 and is headquartered in Twinsburg, OH. | Retail Trade |
HAL Holding NV
HAL Holding NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance HAL Holding NV operates as an alternative investment manager. The firm focuses on acquiring shareholdings in companies with the long-term objective of increasing shareholders' value. The company was founded on April 18, 1873 and is headquartered in Willemstad, the Netherlands. | Finance |
GrandVision SA
 GrandVision SA Specialty StoresRetail Trade GrandVision SA operates a chain of optical glasses stores. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Retail Trade |
Synoptik A/S
 Synoptik A/S Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Synoptik A/S manufactures and sells eyewear and optical lenses. It also provides services, financing, and insurance related to glasses. The company was founded by Sophus Robert Delfer in 1931 and is headquartered in Herlev, Denmark. | Electronic Technology |
Safilo SpA
Safilo SpA Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Safilo SpA engages in the wholesale of eyewear. Its products include prescription frames, sunglasses and sports articles sold under its own brands and licensed international luxury brands. It also distributes its products through agents, distributors or subsidiaries located in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and Africa. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Padua, Italy. | Electronic Technology |
SAIT Communications SA
 SAIT Communications SA Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications SAIT Communications SA engages in the provision of voice and data solutions. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Communications |
GrandVision Europe BV
 GrandVision Europe BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade GrandVision Europe BV owns and operates optical retail stores. The firm operates master and individual franchises, as well as joint ventures in other countries. It offers a range of services provided by its vision experts, prescription glasses including frames and lenses, contact lenses and contact lens care products, and sunglasses both plain and with prescription lenses. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered at Schiphol, in the Netherlands. | Retail Trade |
Anthony Veder Group NV
Anthony Veder Group NV Marine ShippingTransportation Anthony Veder Group NV operates gas tankers in the segments of gas shipping. The firm transports petrochemical gases, such as propylene, ethylene, butadiene, and vinyl chloride monomer; liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane and butane; and liquefied natural gas, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. It operates semi pressurized/fully refrigerated gas tankers and ethylene carriers; and small and midsize vessels for gas shipping. The company was founded by Anthony Veder in 1937 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. | Transportation |
Sonova Retail Deutschland BV
Sonova Retail Deutschland BV Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Sonova Retail Deutschland BV operates as a holding company with interest in retailing of hearing aids. Its brands include Selectic, NovaSense, Unitron, Clear and Smartsound products. The firm also sells hearing aid solutions and accessories. The company was founded by Schoonenberg Hoorcomfort in 1926 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. | Distribution Services |
| Gefonzo BV | |
| Frima Zoutindustrie BV | |
| Stichting Pensioenfonds Hal | Finance |
GrandVision NV
 GrandVision NV Specialty StoresRetail Trade GrandVision NV is a holding company, which engages in optical retailing and delivers eye care products. It operates through the following segments: G4, Other Europe, and America & Asia. The G4 segment comprises of The Netherlands and Belgium, France, Spain, Luxembourg and Monaco, Germany and Austria, and the United Kingdom, Ireland, and operations in several Middle-Eastern countries. The Other Europe segment includes the Nordis, Eastern Europe, Greece, Italy, Malta Portugal, and Switzerland. The America & Asia segment consists of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, China, India, Russia, and Turkey. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Schiphol, Netherlands. | Retail Trade |
| Chile Holding Optico SA |
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