Mepal
Jan Pieter Schretlen has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the food and beverage industry. Jan Pieter currently serves as the CEO of Mepal since 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Managing Director at Jack Link's EMEA from 2014 to 2022. In 2013, they founded their own company called Schretlen Business Acceleration. Before that, they held the position of Managing Director at Refresco Benelux from 2011 to 2013. From 2008 to 2011, they worked as the General Manager Beverage North America at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS. Previously, they held multiple roles at Jacobs Douwe Egberts Professional and Douwe Egberts in various managerial positions. Jan Pieter started their career as a Product Manager at Duyvis in 1995.
Jan Pieter Schretlen completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Nyenrode Business University during the years 1993-1994. Prior to that, Schretlen obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the same university, studying from 1990-1993. Additionally, in April 2018, they obtained a certification called "2-Day Growth Hacking Crash Course" from Growth Tribe Academy.
Mepal
This is not a brand which exists of plastic boxes, plates, cups or products to carry food in. This is Mepal! With full dedication we invent solutions to make your life easier and more fun. A lot of thought goes into developing beautiful and original products which will allow you to enjoy the nicest moments of your life, because you can trust the quality and cleverness they offer. We are there for you and for everyone close to you. Everyday of your life. We are there during all the little moments which make life what it is. We are there on your first day at school, when you don’t want to let go of dad’s hand, but luckily also forget about him shortly after. We are there when you surprise your colleagues at work with the home baked quiche you made yesterday. We are there at the beach providing pieces of melon with happy faces. We are there when you go camping, eating and enjoying precious time together with the entire family. We are always there, wherever life may take you. For all those moments. We make the best memories together. So please take us along. We are unbreakable. Mepal. Forever.