Jan van der Hoop is a seasoned business, management, and human resources expert with over 25 years of experience helping organizations redefine their hiring and talent management strategies. He has worked with companies such as Duke Energy, Nissan, Bayer CropScience, and Foot Locker to address the critical issue of job fit and develop solutions that offer greater ROI, reduced turnover rates, and increased employee engagement and productivity. Jan's expertise is centered on leveraging advanced behavioral research, human analytics, AI, and job fit models to create a winning formula that benefits both employers and job seekers.

Jan is the Founder and President of Fit First Technologies, a company that specializes in cloud-based recruitment software solutions, including TalentSorter, and HR tools that help organizations attract the right people and build better people practices. He's also the founder of Jobtimize.com, a cutting-edge career fit technology platform that helps job seekers discover their defining traits, connect with employers, and identify occupations that are the best fit for them.

Jan's academic background includes studying B.Comm in Business and Hotel&Food Administration at the University of Guelph, where he honed his business acumen and interpersonal skills. As a result, Jan has become one of the most prestigious HR and recruitment experts in the market, providing critical insights and guidance to professionals across the globe.