Olivier Paul Jules, Baron Vanneste (18 May 1930 – 18 September 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]
Olivier Vanneste | |
|---|---|
| Governor of West Flanders | |
| In office September 1979 – 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Vanackere |
| Succeeded by | Paul Breyne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 May 1930 Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium |
| Died | 18 September 2014 (aged 84) Bruges, Belgium |
| Political party | CVP |
| Profession | Economist Politician |
Vanneste, an economist, was born in Kortrijk, Belgium.[1] In 1954, he published his book, Structurele Werkloosheid in West-Vlaanderen, which was later utilized an 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] In 2001, Vanneste was raised into the Belgian nobility by King Albert II and given the noble title Baron for life.[3]
Olivier Vanneste died on 18 September 2014 in Bruges at the age of 84.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Oud-gouverneur van West-Vlaanderen Olivier Vanneste overle". De Standaard. 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
- ^ a b c d e "Eregouverneur Olivier Vanneste overleden". Het Nieuwsblad. 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
- ^ Publicatie : 2001-07-19, Numac : 2001015079 - Belgian official journal