Jan is the Business Lead - B2B Energy Solutions at Essent (Part of E.ON). Jan co-developed the Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) business in the Netherlands since 2021. EIS focuses on developing and investing in large scale innovative energy systems (solar, Battery, 5th generation heating and cooling and Electric Vehicle Charging, including smart digital steering of energy assets) for B2B customers, project developers and municipalities.
After a succesful introduction of the EIS-business in the Netherlands Jan developed a new business line (B2B) and within less than 1 year established a strong team, solid pipeline and various energy projects. Jan is also since 2018 actively involved in advising and investing in start-ups via his mentorship at Rockstart and as part of his family office. Jan has deep knowledge of the energy market and a network across the entire value chain. Before joining Essent in 2020 as senior strategist Jan was a corporate strategist (PostNL) and managementconsultant at EY (Ernst & Young).
Jan firmly believes that new technological innovation via start-ups is key for fighting current challenges across the globe (e.g. Climate Change).
