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Kommer Damen
Dutch businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kommer Damen (born 1944) is a Dutch billionaire, and the chairman of the Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards.[1][2]
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Kommer Damen | |
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![]() Damen in 1984 | |
Born | 1944 or 1945 (age 79–80)[1] |
Nationality | Dutch |
Title | Chairman, Damen Shipyards |
Spouse | married |
Children | 4 |
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Damen Shipyards was established in 1927 in the Dutch town of Hardinxveld-Giessendam by brothers Jan and Marinus Damen. In 1969 Jan Damen's son, Kommer took over, since then the company has built over 5,000 vessels.[3]
Damen is married with four children and lives in Noordeloos, Netherlands.[1]