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Karel Van Miert

Born: 17-Jan-1942
Birthplace: Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Died: 22-Jun-2009
Location of death: Beersel, Belgium
Cause of death: Accident - Fall

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician, Business

Nationality: Belgium
Executive summary: EU Commissioner for Competition, 1993-99

Girlfriend: Carla Galle (until his death)

    University: BA Diplomatic Sciences, Ghent University (1966)
    University: MA, Center for European Studies, University of Nancy
    Professor: European Institutions, Vrije University, Brussels, Belgium (1978-94)
    Administrator: President, Nyenrode University (2000-03)

    EU Commissioner Vice Chairman (2002)
    EU Commissioner for Competition (1993-99)
    EU Commissioner for Environment (interim, 1992)
    EU Commissioner for Transport (1989-92)
    EU Commissioner Belgium (1989-99)
    Member of Belgian Parliament (1985-89)
    Member of the European Parliament (1979-85)
    International Socialist Party VP (1986-92)
    Flemish Socialist Party President (1978-88)
    Confederation of European Social Democratic Parties Vice Chairman (1978-)
    Belgian Socialist Party International Secretary (1976)
    Belgian National Scientific Research Fund (1968-70)
    Member of the Board of Agfa-Gevaert
    Member of the Board of Anglo American (2002-)
    Member of the Board of Fraport AG (2002-?)
    Member of the Board of Munich Re
    Member of the Board of Philips (2000-)
    Member of the Board of RWE
    Member of the Board of Solvay SA (2003-)
    Member of the Board of Vivendi (2005-)
    Member of the Board of Wolters Kluwer NV (2000-05)
    Carrefour Board of Directors, Belgium
    Goldman Sachs Advisory Board
    Eli Lilly Advisory Board


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