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Jan Baljeu

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Algemeen directeur at Friesland Lease
📍 Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands

Jan Baljeu is a seasoned director with over 20 years of leadership at Friesland Lease, which he recently departed. He is a recognized pioneer in sustainable mobility, focusing on electric vehicles and e-bikes. He holds an MBA from Webster University and is known for an empowering leadership style.

Outside of work, Jan is an avid sportsman who enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, and running. He is a dedicated family man, a father to two daughters and a son, and a proud grandfather of two granddaughters. He often spends weekends cheering at his sons football games.

Unique fact: He was one of the first to introduce the concept of lease e-bikes in the Netherlands, an idea that is now mainstream.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Algemeen directeur
Location
Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands
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Sustainable Mobility
As a long-time director at Friesland Lease, he has consistently championed cleaner and smarter mobility, viewing sustainability as a core business model, not just a trend.
Leadership Development
As Chairman of NCD District Friesland, he fosters a community where leaders can openly share challenges and learn from one another's practical experiences.
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Career

Work history

9-2005
Algemeen directeur
Friesland Lease
9-2005
Directeur Friesland Huur
Friesland Lease
3-2012
Directeur
Leasefiets
9-2018
Voorzitter NCD District Friesland
NCD - Nederlandse Vereniging van Commissarissen en Directeuren
2-2015
Initiatiefnemer
Bovag Leasefiets
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Education
9-1989 - 2-1992
MBA
Webster University
2008 - 2009
Business Strategy Course
University of Groningen
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