Jan de Vries is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Local Managing Director and Finance Director at EMMA Safety Footwear, part of the Hultafors Group, since January 2022. Prior roles include Acting Sales Director and Head of Finance & ICT within the same organization, as well as Business Controller for the Hultafors Group's Footwear division. Jan de Vries has also worked as a Business Controller and Manager of Finance & ICT at EMMA Safety Footwear, and held various financial positions at companies such as SABIC, Fagro Consultancy B.V., DSM, and Ericsson. Education includes qualifications as a Qualified Controller and Professional Controller, alongside a foundation degree in Project Management and a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.