Cor Dillen
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| Born | 9 August 1920 Strijp, Netherlands |
| Died | 19 October 2009 (aged 89) Santiago, Chile |
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Cor Dillen (full name Cornelis Petrus Maria Dillen) (born 9 August 1920 - died 19 October 2009) was a wealthy Dutch businessman, notably known for having been the CEO of Philips in South America and the one responsible for bringing Color television to the continent.[citation needed]
Early Life
Cor is born in Strijp, he first got into some high positions of Philips in Netherlands, among which also position of CFO (1960–1968) of the company, later got promotion as the CEO of their branch in South America (1981-1982)[1]
His brother was former PSV Eindhoven top goalscorer (record holder of most goals in a season 43) Coen Dillen. [2]
his grandfather is a very well known socialite in Eindhoven Pieter Johannes Dillen (born 1895) [3]
Retirement and Legacy
Cor retired in 1982, until his death he had a fortune of around 250 Million Dollar, after his death, the Dillen family went on to become more well known, some nephews having opened a jewelry store named Van Dillen in London.[citation needed]
his legacy is spreaded out with family members living in the Netherlands (his niece Anita Dillen), Chile, New Zealand (his nephew Gerry Dillen) and United States of America (his nephew Hank Dillen, whom is also a rich CEO for Philips in the USA).
Achievements
In 1978, he was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Oranje-Nassau by the Dutch ambassador to Venezuela in recognition of his meaningful contributions to the growth and the development of Philips in South America, and for his services to both Philips and the Netherlands.[citation needed]
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