Paul Jansen
About Paul Jansen
Paul Jansen is the Associate Director of Property Advisory at Arup and a member of the IASP Advisory Council, with over 22 years of experience in property advisory and urban economics.
Current Role at Arup
Paul Jansen holds the position of Associate Director Property Advisory at Arup, beginning his tenure in 2021. In this role, he operates in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. Paul’s responsibilities at Arup involve advising on property-related matters, leveraging his extensive experience in real estate and urban economics. His expertise encompasses sustainable property developments, focusing on circularity, decarbonization, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
Affiliation with IASP
Since 2020, Paul Jansen has been serving as a Member of the IASP Advisory Council. The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) is an organization that supports the development of science and technology parks and other areas of innovation. In his capacity as an Advisory Council Member, Paul contributes to the strategic direction and governance of these environments.
Previous Roles at Arup
Paul Jansen has held several key roles at Arup prior to becoming Associate Director. From 2019 to 2022, he served as the Europe Planning Leader. He also led the Property Business Unit in Amsterdam for 11 months in 2019, and from 2017 to 2019, Paul was the Cities Market Leader in the Amsterdam Area. These roles contributed to his profound understanding of urban planning and property development.
Founder of IADP
In 2016, Paul Jansen founded the Innovation Area Development Partnership (IADP) and currently serves as its Vice-President. This organization focuses on the development of modern work environments such as science and tech parks, university campuses, and business parks. Paul's work at IADP emphasizes the socio-economic impact of these developments and involves creating strategies for their governance and financial mechanisms.
Educational Background
Paul Jansen has a diverse educational background. He earned two Master of Science degrees from Radboud University Nijmegen, one in Human Geography and another in Land Use Planning and Management/Development, between 1996 and 2001. Previously, he studied Economics at Tilburg University from 1995 to 1996. His foundational education was completed at Dominicus College Nijmegen, where he achieved Atheneum in 1995.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 22 years of experience, Paul Jansen has a vast background in property advisory and urban economics. He has worked in various capacities, including strategic positions at Royal HaskoningDHV and Hendriks Bouw en Ontwikkeling. His roles often involved strategic business development, innovation, and international market expansion. Paul has engaged with a wide range of clients and partners across public and private sectors, focusing on the sustainable development of real estate, districts, and cities.