Jan Vermeiren

Jan Vermeiren has extensive work experience in various leadership roles.

Starting from 1980, they worked at the Organization of American States as the Division Chief of Development in the Caribbean Region. In this role, they were responsible for development assistance programs in the region and implemented projects related to natural hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation. Jan held this position until 2005.

In 2006, Vermeiren joined Kinetic Analysis Corporation, where they served as the CEO until 2012. During their tenure, Kinetic Analysis became a leader in multi-model impact forecasting and risk assessment for catastrophic events. Vermeiren's expertise helped the company produce accurate, site-specific assessments of potential hazards and reduce loss to property and investments. From 2012 to the present, they worked as the President and Chairman of the company, continuing to contribute to its success.

In 2016, Vermeiren joined Rhizikon LLC as the General Manager.

Jan Vermeiren earned a Ph.D in Operations Research from The Wharton School, where they studied from 1970 to 1973. Prior to that, they completed a Master's degree in electro-mechanical engineering at Rijksuniversiteit Gent, Belgium, from 1964 to 1969. Additionally, they obtained a diploma from an institution in Belgium, although the specific details regarding the month and year of its acquisition are not provided.