Jan-Pelgrom de Haas

Dr. Jan-Pelgrom de Haas is the Managing Shareholder at Schliemann de Haas GmbH & Co KG, based in Hamburg, Germany.1 He has extensive experience in business management and the food industry. In 2010, Dr. de Haas acquired Ottmer & Co, a company established in 1908, where he has since been serving as the Managing Shareholder.12 His role involves investment in the food industry and consulting in marketing and sales, with a focus on turnaround management.1 Dr. de Haas is also the managing director of Ottmerfood, a company that trades food products from around the world.23

Professional Background

• Current Position: Managing Shareholder at Schliemann de Haas GmbH & Co KG
• Industry Focus: Food industry, particularly food ingredients and trading
• Expertise: Business management, marketing and sales consulting, turnaround management
• Location: Hamburg/Berlin, Germany

Notable Achievements

• Acquired Ottmer & Co in 2010, a company with over a century of history2
• Expanded business activities and global food product trading at Ottmer & Co2
• Established connections with companies across America, particularly in Latin America, through participation in industry events like IFT in Chicago3