Jan is CEO & Deputy Chair APAC at Pro-invest Group, focussing on the businesses of the Pro-invest funds and their assets and working closely with the senior management team to maximise the value of the portfolios and is the key representative to increase the hotel portfolios across key industry platforms. In addition to this role, Jan is also Non-Executive Director for Pro-invest, responsible for monitoring of the executive directors and acting in the best interest of the company’s stakeholders. Jan has significant experience in leadership and executive oversight, with a proven track record in strategy development and execution, building culture and consensus across large, diverse teams, operationalising and transforming businesses, and leveraging strong financial acumen and market knowledge to effectively raise and deploy capital to stimulate business growth.
A 35-year industry expert, Jan was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), responsible for the growth and operations of 300 hotels and resorts in close to 50 countries operating under six globally renowned brands. During his tenure, Jan led a 60,000-strong workforce, launched several brands and created new business models to grow the region into a US$4 billion business.
Jan’s knowledge of the hospitality industry spans across multiple functions, including operations, human resources, branding, marketing and risk management. A highly empathetic leader, Jan is recognised for his passion for coaching and mentoring as well as his ability to spot and nurture next-generation talent. Having worked in culturally-diverse and emerging markets for the last three decades, Jan has developed a deep commitment to social responsibility and inclusion, and passionately champions localisation in leadership.