Jan Hendrik Van Gilst

Jan Hendrik Van Gilst has a diverse and extensive work experience. Jan Hendrik is currently working as the Chief Financial Officer at The Protein Brewery, a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Covestro from April 2021 to March 2023, where they held the position of Director Finance & Control Specialty Resins and Venture Manager.

Before their time at Covestro, Van Gilst had a long tenure at DSM, starting in 2000. At DSM, they served in various roles, including Director of Finance & Control for DSM Specialty Resins, Director of Finance & Control for BP&S DSM Innovation Centre, Lead Auditor at DSM Corporate Operational Auditing, Business Unit Controller for DSM Food Specialties, and BU Controller for Beverage Ingredients. These roles spanned from August 2000 to April 2021.

Prior to DSM, Van Gilst worked at Gist-brocades, where they served as a Controller for Gist Brocades Baking Ingredients France, a Business Team Controller for the Pharmaceutical Products Division, and an Assistant Division Controller. Jan Hendrik worked at Gist-brocades from September 1994 to August 2000.

Overall, Van Gilst's work experience showcases their expertise in finance and control, particularly in the specialty resins, biochemical, and food specialties industries. Jan Hendrik has a strong track record of leadership and has held various managerial positions throughout their career.

From 1988 to 1994, Jan Hendrik Van Gilst attended the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and earned a degree in Drs in the field of Business economics. In 1996 to 1997, they pursued further education at Tilburg University and achieved a degree in MFE in the field of Financial Economics. In 2010 to 2011, they enrolled in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and obtained a CFE certification. Additionally, in 1987 to 1988, they briefly studied at Delft University of Technology with a focus on Chemical Technology, although they did not earn a degree from this institution.