List of Famous people with last name Devos
Betsy DeVos
Elisabeth Dee DeVos is a former American government official who served as the 11th United States secretary of education from 2017 to 2021. DeVos is known for her support for school choice, school voucher programs, and charter schools. She was Republican national committeewoman for Michigan from 1992 to 1997 and served as chair of the Michigan Republican Party from 1996 to 2000, with reelection to the post in 2003. She has advocated for the Detroit charter school system and she is a former member of the board of the Foundation for Excellence in Education. She has served as chair of the board of the Alliance for School Choice and the Acton Institute and headed the All Children Matter PAC.
Emmanuelle Devos
Emmanuelle Devos is a French actress. She is the daughter of actress Marie Henriau. She won the César Award for Best Actress in 2002 for her performance in Sur mes lèvres, directed by Jacques Audiard. She has also been nominated further three times for the award. She was a member of the Jury for the Main Competition section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
Dick DeVos
Richard Marvin DeVos Jr. is an American businessman and author. The son of Amway co-founder Richard DeVos, he served as CEO of the multi-level marketing company from 1993 to 2002. In 2006, DeVos ran for Governor of Michigan, but lost to the then-incumbent Democrat Jennifer Granholm. In 2012, Forbes magazine listed his father as the #351 richest person in the world, with a net worth of approximately $5.4 billion. DeVos is the husband of Betsy DeVos, the former United States Secretary of Education in the Trump administration.
Richard DeVos
Richard "Rich" Marvin DeVos Sr. was an American billionaire businessman, co-founder of Amway with Jay Van Andel, and owner of the Orlando Magic basketball team. In 2012, Forbes magazine listed him as the 60th wealthiest person in the United States, and the 205th richest in the world, with an estimated net worth of $5.1 billion.
Raymond Devos
Raymond Devos was a Belgian-French humorist, stand-up comedian and clown. He is best known for his sophisticated puns and surreal humour.
Jodie Devos
Jodie Devos is a Belgian operatic soprano, the second prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2014.
Laurens Devos
Laurens Devos is a Belgian table tennis player who was the Paralympic champion in men's singles class 9. He has also won four European titles and most recently, a world title for his country.
Doug DeVos
Doug DeVos is an American businessman and sailing champion. He serves as co-chairman of Amway's board of directors with Steve Van Andel. DeVos serves as the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Constitutional Center
Dan DeVos
Daniel G. DeVos is an American businessman and sports executive. He is the son of Helen June and Amway co-founder Richard DeVos.
Werner Devos
Werner Devos is a former Belgian racing cyclist. He finished in last place in the 1982 Tour de France.