Reception with HE Ambassador Henne Schuwer of the Netherlands
We are indebted to Ron Linker, Deputy Head of Public Diplomacy, Press and Culture for his gracious collaboration in arranging this event.
Agenda
6:30 - 6:45 pm Registration; Out of respect for the Embassy staff, please do not arrive before 6:15 pm
6:45 - 7:05 pm Talk by HE Henne Schuwer
7:05 - 7:30 pm Q&A and "Engagement" between the Ambassador and Harvard Club members
7:30 - 8:30 pm Reception
Cost
This event is limited to Harvard Club members and their guests. Business attire is required $45/person
Please do not telephone the Embassy of The Netherlands regarding this event. For additional information, please call 202-337-1300 and speak to Caren Pauley, Executive Director of the Harvard Club.
Biography of HE Henne Schuwer
Hendrik Jan Jurriaan Schuwer was born May 3, 1953, in The Hague, the Netherlands, in a family of 5. His parents met as journalists who worked for the Netherlands Press Agency. His father later became the director of public relations for Caltex (Benelux) and his mother a teacher.
After secondary school, Henne attended the University of Leiden, where he earned a master’s degree in law. Henne then started working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1979, and has held positions in Vietnam, India, Belgium and the US.
He is married to Lena Boman from Sweden. Together, they have four adult children. His two daughters are psychologists and his two sons are engineers.
In his free time, Henne likes to play tennis and golf, and read about the history of the 20th century. But most of all, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Henne Schuwer has been with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 36 years. Thanks to two previous assignments in the United States, one in Los Angeles and one in Washington, D.C., he has extensive knowledge of American politics and trade issues.
See the curriculum vitae of Henne Schuwer, the ambassador in the United States.