Jan Baan
About Jan Baan
Jan Baan serves as the Managing Director Europe at Americold Logistics, LLC., a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in various leadership roles across the logistics and sustainability sectors, overseeing operations in multiple European countries.
Work at Americold
Jan Baan serves as the Managing Director Europe at Americold Logistics, LLC, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing a $300 million USD profit and loss statement for Americold's European business. He oversees operations across 30 locations in various countries, including the UK, Ireland, Norway, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, and Spain. Baan focuses on reshaping and resizing the European organization to enhance operational excellence and customer service. He is also a member of the European Board and the International Leadership team.
Education and Expertise
Jan Baan has a diverse educational background. He studied at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, where he achieved a degree in Economics. He also studied HEAO-CE, earning a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, he attended the University Textile, where he focused on textile technology. Baan furthered his education at Contourium, obtaining a degree in Management Coaching. He completed various courses, including Advanced Presentation Skills at Krauthammer and Sales topics at Mercuri International Summerschool.
Background
Jan Baan has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Before joining Americold, he worked at HAVI as Vice President for North West and Mid West Europe. His previous roles include Sales Director at The Robert Allen Group, Chief Commercial Officer at Brintons, and European Manager at Rayton Packaging Inc. Baan has also contributed to sustainability efforts as a Breeam Expert at the Dutch Green Building Council and as a European Sustainability Ambassador at Interfaceflor.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jan Baan has held significant positions that demonstrate his leadership capabilities. He was a Senior Member of the Global Executive Team at Brintons and served as Managing Director for EMEA & APAC at The Robert Allen Group. His role as European Sustainability Ambassador at Interfaceflor highlights his commitment to sustainability in business practices. Baan's leadership at Americold involves managing a large team of 1,800 associates, showcasing his ability to lead and drive organizational success.