Hans Hartjens has a diverse and extensive work experience in finance and operations. Hans is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Wente Vineyards since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Chief Financial Officer at the same company from 2021 to March 2023.
Before joining Wente Vineyards, Hans worked at E. & J. Gallo Winery for a significant part of their career. Hans held several senior-level positions, including Sr. Director of Finance & Operations, Asia Pacific, where they led the financial, supply chain, operations, and administrative functions for the Asia region. In this role, they oversaw strategic planning, reporting and analysis, sales and operations planning, lean initiatives, and supply chain management.
Hans also served as the Sr. Director of Finance, Information Technology, & Supply Chain for Gallo Glass, where they played a key role in financial planning and analysis, capital investments, sales and operations planning, and strategic technology deployment. Under their leadership, they executed financial turnarounds, implemented cost-saving measures, and represented Gallo Glass in domestic and international organizations.
Earlier in their career at Gallo, Hans held positions such as Director of Finance, Information Technology, & Supply Chain at Gallo Glass, Sr. Finance Manager for the international business unit, Finance Manager for the value business unit, Finance Manager for capital planning and operations finance, and Sr. Financial Analyst for operations finance.
Prior to their tenure at Gallo, Hans worked as a Sr. Financial Analyst at the University of Michigan, where they oversaw strategic capital and operating plans across multiple departments and conducted activity-based cost analyses for purchasing methods.
Hans began their professional career at Amtrak as a Sr. Financial Analyst, where they developed capital plans for the Northeast Corridor and provided financial support for union labor negotiations.
Overall, Hans Hartjens has a wealth of experience in finance and operations, with a proven track record of driving financial turnarounds, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and leading teams in dynamic and entrepreneurial environments.
Hans Hartjens's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and International Finance from the American University - Kogod School of Business. Hans also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
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Wente Vineyards
Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country; owned and managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery draws from nearly 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Wente Vineyards is distributed in all 50 states and in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2010, Wente Vineyards was among the first wineries to receive the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing designation, and one of the only wineries to certify every aspect of its business. In 2011, Wente Family Estates was named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and a top 30 wine company by Wine Business Monthly. 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Wente family bringing Chardonnay cuttings to California. Today, the Wente clone of Chardonnay is the most widely planted in California. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations. The property features wine tasting, world-class concerts, award-winning fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.