Jan Witt
About Jan Witt
Jan Witt serves as the Director of Sales DACH at Anaqua, where he has worked since 2020. He has over a decade of experience in intellectual property management technology solutions and has held various leadership roles in notable companies.
Current Role at Anaqua
Jan Witt serves as the Director Sales DACH at Anaqua, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading a team of sales professionals in the Greater Munich Metropolitan Area. His focus is on delivering high-quality customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction within the DACH region. His leadership is instrumental in driving sales strategies and fostering relationships with clients in the intellectual property management sector.
Previous Experience in Intellectual Property Management
Before joining Anaqua, Jan Witt accumulated extensive experience in the field of intellectual property management technology solutions. He worked at CPA Global as a Global Account Manager for eight months in 2009. Additionally, he held the position of Global Business & Strategy Development Manager at ProQuest from 2015 to 2017, and served as Global Manager Asset Management, IP Solutions at Thomson Reuters from 2013 to 2015. His roles have contributed to his expertise in IP portfolio optimization and business analytics.
Educational Background
Jan Witt studied at Bundeswehr University Munich, where he pursued aeronautical and astronautical engineering with an additional Bachelor of Arts, achieving the degree of Dipl.-Ing. from 1989 to 1993. He further enhanced his qualifications by studying Information Technology at Red Hat, where he became a Red Hat Sales Specialist in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure in 2019. This educational foundation supports his professional expertise in technology and engineering.
Career Development and Specializations
Throughout his career, Jan Witt has developed a specialization in IP portfolio optimization and business analytics, which assists IP owners in gaining a competitive advantage. He possesses a deep understanding of the workflows and organizational needs of various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, automotive, and telecommunications. His experience includes roles at Siemens Enterprise Communications and Thomson Reuters, where he focused on strategic sales and account management.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Anaqua, Jan Witt leads a team of sales professionals dedicated to serving clients in the DACH region. His leadership emphasizes high-quality customer service and satisfaction. He has over 10 years of experience in intellectual property management, which informs his approach to team management and client relations. His expertise in R&D collaboration and boardroom consulting tools further enhances his effectiveness in this leadership capacity.