Jan Vos (politician)
Johannes Cornelis (Jan) Vos (born 9 February 1972 in Rotterdam) is a Dutch entrepreneur and politician. As a member of the Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid) he was an MP between 20 September 2012 and 23 March 2017.[1]
A consummate entrepreneur, Jan Vos recently launched Money-Phone, a fintech provinding micro-credits in emerging markets.
Vos previously founded @GLOBE and GovWorks, internet companies that contracted clients including ABNAMRO, Ernst & Young and the cities of Amsterdam and The Hague.
After selling the companies, he continued his career as CEO and Founder of an Emerging Markets Private Equity Impact Investment Fund. Investors included the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Dutch Development Bank (FMO), and family offices.
Vos was also a member of Dutch Parliament (2012-2017), his duties included the Economic Affairs, Trade, Climate, and Energy portfolios. Over 90% of the 227 motions and amendments he floated during his tenure have been passed by parliament.
Included in his achievements was the creation of a €750mln Equity and Loans Emerging Market Investment Fund financing entrepreneurs with little access to finance.
Very much committed to a sustainable economy, Jan Vos worked consistently towards a safer national and international environment. He oversaw an €11bln investment in renewable energy, and with his party in government, succeeded in phasing out Dutch coal plants by 2030, thus realizing significant real change.
The Netherlands is now building the largest offshore wind park in the world, made possible by legislation passed during his tenure. Furthermore, Dutch Parliament voted in favor of his progressive motions to only allow sales of zero-emission cars in the Netherlands in 2030. This is now government policy.
Following several earthquakes with increasing intensity and frequency in the northernmost parts of the Netherlands (Groningen), Vos introduced a number of motions and amendments to decrease gas-drilling operations, thereby making the Groningen field area significantly safer for residents. As a result of his legislation, several avenues have now been provided to compensate for damages suffered by the communities. Vos has also taken legislative measures to ensure that new gas drilling in the national park ‘Waddenzee’ is banned.
Well acquainted with the media early in his career, he has frequently appeared on most Dutch news programs, hosted a TV documentary on the United Nations, and has made appearances as a radio talk show panel member engaged in weekly discussions on current events and politics.
Jan also serves as an Advisory Board Member for the National H2-platform and the Dutch Bio-economy federation.
References
- "J.C. (Jan) Vos" (in Dutch). Parlement.com. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
