Jan Brandts
Jan Brandts aims to make a positive impact in the energy and materials transition and inspire others to do the same. With over 12 years of experience in the energy transition, Jan has extensive expertise in business development, system integration, mergers and acquisitions, and public affairs. He is the driving force behind innovative solutions in the energy market.
Before becoming Market Manager at TNO, Jan held impactful roles at Equans (formerly Engie & Cofely), where he led market-oriented teams and developed major projects. Jan has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions through his work in energy saving, smart grids, sustainable heating and cooling, geothermal energy, and charging infrastructure.
As a systems thinker with a strong network in the industry, Jan excels in business acumen, creativity, empathy, negotiation, and executing complex deals. He has successfully secured substantial capital funding and possesses strong communication skills. This has enabled him to represent his companies at board level, as a shareholder, and with international partners, suppliers, competitors, ministries, and municipalities.