Jakob Gielen

Jakob Gielen is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in management and entrepreneurship. As the owner of Gielen Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbh since 2001, Jakob has cultivated a portfolio of companies characterized by strong corporate governance and commitment to innovation. Jakob co-founded Setlog GmbH and has held key roles including Managing Partner and Treasurer, focusing on state-of-the-art supply chain management and IT solutions. In addition, Jakob serves as Managing Director of Rhenus 4PL Solutions GmbH and has been involved with backbone management ag as CEO since 2002, providing tailored business solutions to SMEs. Furthermore, Jakob's contributions extend to the nonprofit sector as a Business Angel and board member of Rotonda Business Angels e.V., and as a former deputy chair of Regionalwert AG Rheinland, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Previous roles include General Manager and CFO at GINO AG Elektrotechnische Fabrik, a leader in industrial resistor manufacturing. Jakob Gielen holds a Diplom-Kaufmann degree in Business Administration from the University of Cologne.