Jan Boulanger
About Jan Boulanger
Jan Boulanger serves as the Director of HR Operations & Shared Services at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany. With extensive experience in human resources, he has held various leadership roles at MasterCard and other organizations over his career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Jan Boulanger serves as the Director of HR Operations & Shared Services at the European Patent Office, a position he has held since 2016. His role involves overseeing HR operations and shared services, contributing to the organization's strategic objectives. Based in Munich, Germany, he has been instrumental in implementing HR initiatives that align with the office's mission.
Previous Experience at MasterCard
Jan Boulanger has extensive experience at MasterCard, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Senior Recruiter from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as Senior HR Director for Talent Management, Development & Acquisition Europe from 2009 to 2011. He later served as VP of HR Shared Service Center Europe from 2014 to 2016 and as VP HR Business Partner for Continental Europe for one year in 2012.
Career at MANPOWER and MERCURI URVAL
Before his tenure at MasterCard, Jan Boulanger worked at MANPOWER as a Business Unit Manager for Recruitment Services from 2003 to 2007. He also held the position of Team Manager at MERCURI URVAL from 1999 to 2003. These roles contributed to his expertise in recruitment and talent management.
Military Background with Belgian Army
Jan Boulanger served in the Belgian Army as a Company Commander from 1990 to 1999. This experience provided him with leadership skills and a strong foundation in team management, which he has applied throughout his subsequent career in human resources.