Paul Jansen
About Paul Jansen
Paul Jansen is the Europe Planning Leader at Arup and Co-Founder/Vice-President of the Innovation Area Development Partnership (IADP), with extensive experience in urban planning and development.
Current Roles at Arup
Paul Jansen is currently working at Arup as the Europe Planning Leader. In his role, he oversees planning projects across Europe, involving multidisciplinary teams to enhance regional and urban development. He started this position in 2019, continuing his association with Arup, where he initially served as the Property Business Unit Leader for six months in 2019 in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands.
Role with IASP Advisory Council
Paul Jansen serves as a Councillor at the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) Advisory Council. He has been in this role since 2020. His involvement with IASP aligns with his focus on fostering modern work environments like science and tech parks, university campuses, business parks, and innovation districts.
Co-Founder of Innovation Area Development Partnership (IADP)
Since 2016, Paul Jansen has held the position of Co-Founder and Vice-President at the Innovation Area Development Partnership (IADP). The organization works on developing innovation areas that blend real estate, ecosystem development, finance mechanisms, governance, ownership models, and socio-economic impact. His role involves strategic planning and leadership within the IADP.
Owner of Caudata
Paul Jansen is the owner of Caudata, located in the Nijmegen area, Netherlands. He has been in this role since 2015, where he manages business operations and develops innovative strategies. His work at Caudata showcases his ability to merge practical business development with strategic innovation.
Educational Background
Paul Jansen has a robust educational background with multiple degrees. He graduated from Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen with a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Geography and a corresponding MSc in Land Use Planning and Management/Development in 2001. Additionally, he studied Economics at Tilburg University for a year from 1995 to 1996 and completed his Atheneum at Dominicus College Nijmegen from 1989 to 1995.
Previous Roles at Royal HaskoningDHV
Paul Jansen worked in various leadership positions at Royal HaskoningDHV from 2001 to 2012. His roles included Director Strategic Business Development International Markets, Director International Affairs of the Spatial Development Division, Director Spatial Development Russia, and Management Consultant. Throughout his tenure, he was based primarily in the Nijmegen Area in the Netherlands, with a brief period in Moscow, Russian Federation.