Hans Hartjens

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.