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Areas of Expertise - Employment History:
Jan has more than
twenty years of executive international
experience in the field of management and
technology. The technology focus has been in
computer software, and more recently in wireless
telecommunication. His senior level of operating
roles focused on building and leading management
teams, business development, turn-around
situations, start-up companies, strategic
planning and development of partnerships.
His first position was with Molnlycke/SCA in
Sweden, a consumer products company, where he
performed functions in the headquarters spanning
from system design to special reports for the
board of directors. After immigrating to the USA
in 1982, Jan joined the Eli Lily Corporation's
Physio Control in Redmond, WA. He then moved to
France to become their youngest country
manager-to-date.
In 1985, Jan joined Microsoft. During the
dramatic growth period for the PC industry, Jan
held executive roles and worked in various
areas, such as Finance, IT, International, OEM
Sales & Marketing, Developer Support, and
Corporate Support. This eleven year experience
included establishing subsidiaries, creating
strategic relationships, managing P&L, managing
extensive groups, and totaling revenues in
excess of $1B.
In 1996, Jan founded and managed three different
companies. One of these firms was a turn-around,
which today is a profitable market leading
software company, named Her Interactive that
develops software for girls.
Three years later, Jan joined GoAhead Software,
a developer of service availability software,
specifically for telecommunications. As the
executive vice president, Jan was responsible
for all parts of the company except development.
In 2001, Jan joined InfoSpace as executive CVP
for the worldwide wireless data business. Jan
led the division through extensive
restructuring, which in turn transformed the
division's significant loss into a profit.
In 2003, Jan left InfoSpace to develop new
businesses, Intersect Group, in the field of
environment, including removal of heavy metals
in mines and non-proliferation of nuclear
materials. He also consulted for various
companies. In November 2003 he accepted the CEO
role for Marco Polo Wireless, a start-up company
focusing on intelligent mid-range RFID
applications. Jan is an active founding partner
of the Highliner Group, a Corporate
Transformation Company based in Kirkland.
Jan is married with three children. His personal
interests include family, friends, vocation,
education, tennis, squash, golf, skiing,
weights, travel and history.
Education - Personal History:
MBA, Finance and
Marketing, University of Gothenburg
Any special topic or expertise you'd like to concentrate on this year?:
Will be based on
the students interest and direction.
Civic Organization Memberships or Professional Affiliations:
Jan is currently
active on two boards, Her Interactive and
Adaptis.
Advisory Board, Ignatian Center for Jesuit
Education, Santa Clara University
When and Where do you hold meetings with students?
Tues, Wed or Thur
either early 7:30-8 am or lunch / By SU, Madison
Park or Bellevue
Mentor since Fall 2005
Will mentor graduate students |
