Jan Hein Hagenbeek

Jan Hein Hagenbeek has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Jan Hein is currently the Business Development Director Europe for 1-2-Taste, a position they have held since March 2021. Additionally, they are the Founder and Managing Director of Hagenbeek Ingredients Consultancy and Founder of 1-4-B2B, both of which they started in March 2021.

Prior to their current roles, Hagenbeek worked as a Senior Business Development Manager at NIZO food research B.V. from April 2019 to January 2021. Before that, they were the Sales & Business Developer for ingredients (Beverages, Food, Feed & Pharma) at Hagenbeek B2B from September 2018 to March 2019.

Hagenbeek also gained significant experience during their time at Symrise AG. Jan Hein held various positions at Symrise from November 2005 to May 2018, including Global Business Development Director Alcoholic Beverages, Category Director Alcoholic Beverages EAME, Global Key Account Management (Flavours), Managing Director, Business Development Director, Divisional Manager, Sales Manager, and Account Manager.

Additionally, Hagenbeek worked as an Account Manager at Firmenich from June 1999 to October 2000, and as a Technical Sales Manager at Royal Friesland Foods from April 1996 to June 1999. Jan Hein started their career as a Sales Manager at Barentz Grondstoffen BV, where they worked from April 1993 to April 1996.

Jan Hein Hagenbeek started their education at Burg. Toornstraschool in 1977, although information about their degree and field of study during this time is not available. From 1979 to 1986, they attended Carolus Clusius College, where they earned their VWO, focusing on the Beta field of study. Finally, from 1986 to 1992, Jan Hein studied at Wageningen University & Research, earning a Master's degree (Ir.) in Food Technology, Quality Assurance & Marketing.