Jan-Willem J. Van Otterlo
Impact Agri-Bio Technology Entrepreneur
Santander De Quilichao / Mondomo Calle 3 # Finca Juan Guillermo
Summary
Strategic & effective manager (entrepreneur) with strong international experience.
Our BioFique project is a unique "Biotech venture" with very strong global potential.
We are pleased with our Tulsa, Oklahoma home base and with our long-term R&D cooperation with Oklahoma State University.
BioFique will become an important economic enterprise for the Oklahoma Biotech industry.
We at BioFique are very proud of our Environmental-, Social- & Economic Impact project "BioFique". Next to a fully sustainable and traceable raw material flow; our BioFique project has a serious environmental impact in the regions we are sourcing our raw material.
Accomplished executive with a proven track record at BioFique Inc., adept in strategic visioning and business development. Leveraged innovative and visionary leadership to oversee a diverse portfolio, including a 140 million euro equity investment in MEI Baltija. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and executive presence, driving significant advancements in global markets.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO / Co-Founder
BioFique Inc.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
03.2024 - Current
BioFique Inc. is an R&D driven organization dedicated to the production, extraction, purification and isolation of steroidal saponins and other valuable elements from the Fique plant. The initial objective is to create new innovative products for the agricultural industry, feed additives for the livestock, poultry and pet food industries, foaming agents for carbonated beverages, water recycling, cosmetic-, and pharmaceutical industries.
CEO / Co-Founder
BioFique Cauca
Santander De Quilichao, Departamento del Cauca
10.2018 - Current
BioFique group is an R&D-driven organization that is working with external fique farmers in Cauca and Valle del Cauca.
Co-Founder - Sales & Marketing Director
Europe Fine Foods / Oriental Foods India
Noordwijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands
09.2010 - 01.2016
Europe Fine Foods is a well-organized, certified producer of Quality Culinary Gourmet Dressings, Ethnic Sauces and Flavoured Oils. Europe Fine Foods is an "innovative" market player selling its products in its first year of production in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
I have been responsible for the complete set-up of Europe Fine Foods. The activities of Oriental Foods India have been integrated into Europe Fine Foods.
General Manager Europe-CIS /Director of Strategic Partnerships
The Claridge Natural Food Group
Montreal, Boston, San Diego, Amsterdam, USA, Canada, Europe
09.2009 - 06.2010
A large Canadian / USA food group with leading brands for Natural / Gluten Free / Ethnic-Mexican Food categories.
Working directly for Mr. Steven Bronfman and CEO
CEO - Co-Founder
Middle Europe Investments Baltija UAB
Vilnius, Riga, Lithuania, Latvia
04.2003 - 08.2009
Real Estate, Private Equity investment company active in The Baltic States. Responsible for over 20 legal entities with a total equity investment of 140 million euro. MEI Baltija had a total construction portfolio of approx 500.000m2 Logistics / Retail / Office / Mix Use / Housing / Hospitality
I have been responsible for the complete setup & management of this company including the set up of a Construction Management Company in control of all technical construction aspects of approx 20 of our projects.
Senior Vice President / Co-Founder Sara Lee HH&BC
Sara Lee / DE
Vilnius, Riga, Talinn, Minsk, Moscow, Prague, Lithuania, Russia
06.1995 - 02.2004
Exclusive "Brand" Marketing & Sales partner for Sara Lee / DE, Johnson&Johnson, Bison, Spadel, Stegeman (Sara Lee Meat).
Food / Non-Food
Nordics / Baltic's / Central & Eastern Europe Responsible for an HH&BC production plant, production of; powders, liquids, tablets, and aerosols.
General Manager, Legal Representative
Falkenhorst AG / Van Der Valk Group
Lithuania, Switserland, Germany, The Netherlands, Zwitserland
07.1990 - 05.1995
Well-known Dutch hospitality player with +100 hotels and hospitality venues in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Dutch Caribbean, and Lithuania.
CEO - Co-Founder
Fun Electronics BV / Dunnet International Trading
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
09.1983 - 01.1990
Co-Founder of the first European Computer Electronics Retail Chain
Education
Master of Science - Marketing
NIMA A & NIMA B
Rotterdam, The Netherlands 09.1984 - 07.1986
Bachelor of Science - International Economics
Erasmus University
Rotterdam, The Netherlands 09.1983 - 07.1985
MBA - Business Economics
Int. College School of Business Administration
Zeist, The Netherlands 01.1980 - 07.1983
Gymnasium -
Institute Kranenburg NL / Gordonstoun UK
Dordrecht / Elgin 01.1973 - 12.1980
Skills
Strategic Visioning
Global perspective
Strategic Planning
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Management Team Leadership
Innovative and Visionary
Business Development
Languages
Dutch, English
Native language
German
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
CEO / Co-Founder
BioFique Inc.
03.2024 - Current
CEO / Co-Founder
BioFique Cauca
10.2018 - Current
Co-Founder - Sales & Marketing Director
Europe Fine Foods / Oriental Foods India
09.2010 - 01.2016
General Manager Europe-CIS /Director of Strategic Partnerships
The Claridge Natural Food Group
09.2009 - 06.2010
CEO - Co-Founder
Middle Europe Investments Baltija UAB
04.2003 - 08.2009
Senior Vice President / Co-Founder Sara Lee HH&BC
Sara Lee / DE
06.1995 - 02.2004
General Manager, Legal Representative
Falkenhorst AG / Van Der Valk Group
07.1990 - 05.1995
Master of Science - Marketing
NIMA A & NIMA B
09.1984 - 07.1986
CEO - Co-Founder
Fun Electronics BV / Dunnet International Trading
09.1983 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science - International Economics
Erasmus University
09.1983 - 07.1985
MBA - Business Economics
Int. College School of Business Administration
01.1980 - 07.1983
Gymnasium -
Institute Kranenburg NL / Gordonstoun UK
01.1973 - 12.1980
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