Jan has had a career of 40 years in the industrial software business. He developed LMS International from a spin-off in the early 1980’s into a market leader in simulation and test for mechatronic systems, employing 1250 people and revenues of approximately €200 million. Following the acquisition of LMS by Siemens in 2013, Jan led the Simulation and Test Business Segment (STS) in Siemens DI SW and also served as CEO for Siemens Industry Software NV until his retirement in 2021. He currently acts as advisor and investor for innovative businesses. Jan earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1984 and graduated from KU Leuven in 1980 with a MSc in Electromechanical Engineering.

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