Klaas-Jan van Putten

Klaas-Jan Van Putten is an accomplished finance and business development leader with extensive experience in various senior roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Head of Asia Market Development for Freudenberg Household Products since September 2017, Klaas-Jan successfully managed market portfolios, led strategic business shifts, and contributed to significant growth and profitability, including re-entry into China and expansion into Vietnam. Previously, as Regional CFO for Asia Pacific, Klaas-Jan turned around the region's financial performance and integrated a major competitor. Earlier roles at Fiskars Group and Outokumpu involved financial leadership, establishing operations in Asia, restructuring efforts, and spearheading commercial excellence initiatives. Academic credentials include strategic leadership programs at INSEAD and IMD, alongside degrees from Nyenrode Business University and the University of Groningen.