Aad Jacobs

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Adrianus G. Jacobs (born 1936) [1] is a Dutch businessman, the former chairman of Royal Dutch Shell from 2004 to 2006, [2] and of ING Group from 1992 to 1998. [3] [4]

Jacobs has been a director of numerous companies. [5] In 2002, Jacobs was inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame. [6]

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References

  1. "Adrianus G. Jacobs - Executive Bio, Compensation History, and Contacts - Equilar Atlas". equilar.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  2. "Profits rise as Shell unites board". 28 October 2004. Retrieved 20 July 2016 via bbc.co.uk.
  3. Rhoads, Christopher (1 December 1997). "Jacobs Is Set to Retire As ING Groep Chairman". The Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 20 July 2016.(subscription required)
  4. "ING Gets Barings With Vow to Cover $1.4 Billion Loss". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  5. "Aad G. Jacobs: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". bloomberg.com . Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  6. "Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate Profile". Insurance Hall of Fame. Retrieved 8 November 2017.