Gerrit Jan Heijn | |
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| Born | 14 February 1931 Zaandam, Netherlands |
| Died | 9 September 1987 (aged 56) Doorwerth, Netherlands |
| Spouse |
Hank Engel (m. 1956) |
| Children | 4, including Ronald Jan |
| Relatives | Albert Heijn Jr. (brother) Albert Heijn Sr. (grandfather) |
Gerrit Jan Heijn (14 February 1931, Zaandam – 9 September 1987) was a Dutch businessman, who was a top manager of Ahold until his murder in 1987.[1] His grandfather was Albert Heijn, who founded the family business, and his older brother was also named Albert Heijn, who was the founder of Ahold. His son, Ronald Jan Heijn, played for the Dutch national field hockey team.
- ^ Obituary: Grocer who felt empathy for the shopper, Phil Davison, Financial Times, 21 January 2011(registration required)