Jan Jacobs holds a Master’s degree in Law from Ghent University and
a Master’s degree in Marketing Management from Vlerick Business School.
He is the Founder and Managing Director of Janus Consulting BV, an independent consultancy firm in innovation management, business models, marketing management, delivering through management consulting, coaching and facilitation.
Prior to starting his own company, Jan Jacobs was based in Italy, and worked for Whirlpool Europe. He was responsible for the European Microwave Oven Business Unit. His last position with the company was Director for Innovation and New Business Development.
Before Whirlpool, Jacobs had an international career in sales and marketing positions with leading companies in the automotive industry.
Key Words
Innovation Management, Business Models, Strategy & Marketing
Areas of Expertise
- Currently Jan is a seasoned facilitator who helps groups move forward to achieve their goals. As he works globally at locations in Europe, the United States, India and China, he has developed an appreciation for different national as well as company cultures.
- Jan has been certified as Business Model Trainer by Alex Osterwalder, as well
as being a certified Change Pro facilitator.
Teaching & Outreach
- As a member of the core faculty at Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education and the Institute for Business Development in Belgium, he directs
program design, business development and program delivery. - Jan is currently engaged as program director for the FEM Executive Management Program ran by SSE Executive Education as well as some
In-company Development Programs. - Jan teaches Business Models in several SSE ExEd In-company and
Consortia Programs as well as several Elective courses for the
EMBA Program of Central European University (Vienna/Budapest)
and finally Marketing Strategy for the IFBD in Belgium.
Nationality
Belgian
