Alex Jansen

Alex Jansen is a professional who excels in making a difference in both the physical and social domains, focusing on areas such as circular economy, innovative entrepreneurship, sustainability, and smart urban logistics.

With a background in social geography, management, economic geography, and city marketing from esteemed institutions like Utrecht University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Johns Hopkins University, Niels Stensen College, and Zeven Gaven School Utrecht, Alex has a solid educational foundation for his work.

Throughout his career, Alex has held various roles such as advisor, owner, and interim manager at Janszoon - providing expertise in urban development.

His previous positions at Gemeente Haarlem include serving as Programmamanager Haarlem Circulair 2040, Programmamanager stedelijke distributie, Adviseur Economie & Cultuur, Projectleider Sociaal Domein - Economie, Manager of urban inner city programs, Gebiedsmanager Haarlem Centrum en Zuidwest, Projectleider - Procesmanager Urban Development & Strategies.

Alex has also worked as a Consultant at Advies- en ingenieursbureau DHV (now Royal Haskoning DHV) and as Afdelingshoofd - Teammanager at Instituut Midden en Klein Bedrijf, among other roles in various organizations.

His expertise spans strategic advisory, circular economy, socially responsible procurement, waste management strategies, smart mobility, living labs & challenges, convenant development, urban area development, project advising in real estate, location, and area development, process management, and more.

In addition to his professional experiences, Alex has a track record of accomplishments in negotiation, mediation, problem-solving, team leadership, and pioneering initiatives in different projects and collaborations.

Alex Jansen's blend of skills, from being a visionary thinker to a practical problem-solver with solid leadership capabilities, positions him as a valuable asset in the fields of urban development, strategic planning, and sustainable practices.