Jan Casteels

Jan Casteels has extensive work experience in project engineering, sustainability management, and utilities management. Jan is currently the Head of Project Engineering and Site Sustainability Director at Umicore, where they have developed and implemented a greening and decarbonization strategy for the Olen site. Jan has also held various roles at Umicore, including Head of Utilities and Plant Sustainability Manager, Plant Sustainability Manager, and Senior Environmental Manager. Prior to their time at Umicore, Jan worked as a Technical Director at Nyrstar, overseeing engineering and maintenance at the Balen and Overpelt plants. Jan also gained experience at BP Amoco, serving as a Maintenance Manager and Project Manager. Jan has a strong focus on sustainability and creating a balance between social, environmental, and economic contributions.

Jan Casteels completed their education as follows:

- From 1986 to 1989, they attended Vrije Universiteit Brussel and obtained a degree in "Burgerlijk ingenieur" with a field of study in "Werktuigkunde & Electrotechniek".

- Prior to that, between 1982 and 1986, they studied at Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen, earning a degree in "Industrieel ingenieur" with a specialization in "Electriciteit-Electronica".

- Jan Casteels completed their secondary education at Koninklijk atheneum Mol from 1976 to 1982, focusing on "Wetenschappen" (Sciences).

- In 2008, they pursued mediatraining, but specific details about the program and degree are not provided.

- Lastly, in 1993, Jan Casteels completed a graduate program in "Business economics" at IPO Management School of Antwerp. The field of study for this degree is not specified.