Eugene Jansen
Eugene Jansen
Director and Marketing Executive
Qualifications: MSc.Eng (cum laude) and BEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) University of Stellenbosch,
MBA Flanders Business School (in association with Kellogg School of Management), Belgium
BRIEF HISTORY: Eugene has a solid understanding how to create market value through technology ventures and Acorn Technology will rely on his ability to successfully take technology to the market. His track record includes 10 years in Europe developing disruptive technologies for the satellite industry. As business consultant, he assisted corporate and government clients in establishing new ventures with a strong focus on technology innovation. Eugene passionately believes in value creation through entrepreneurship and is still actively involved with universities to promote innovation and commercialisation of technology. In June 2009 he joined Dave and Pierre in heading up Acorn Technology. Eugene is a significant shareholder in Acorn Technology and has contributed personal capital to this venture.