Jan Wagensveld

Jan is a highly accomplished international business leader and expert consultant with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, personal care, and pharmacy sectors. Jan’s career includes senior leadership roles at Pfizer, Novartis, SmithKline Beecham, Sterling Health, and Organon, where he successfully led market entry strategies, sales and marketing teams, distributor appointments, and portfolio growth across diverse international markets.

Based in Dubai, he is the Managing Director of MECON Business Development, specializing in commercial business development, consultancy, recruitment, and worldwide product sourcing, with a strong focus on the Middle East. He also serves as Chief Business Development at White Legend Properties, offering bespoke real estate solutions in Dubai’s most prestigious locations.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Summary

International Business Leader and Expert Consultant

Training Programs Delivered

Professional Qualifications, Education and Accreditation

• MBA in Marketing, HBO University, The Netherlands (1977–1981).

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing, Business School Utrecht, The Netherlands.

• Languages: Fluent in English and Dutch (mother tongue); Conversant in German and French.

• Strategic Commercial Business Development.

• Market Entry Planning and Implementation.

• International Product Sourcing.

• Senior Management Recruitment (Pharmaceutical & Pharmacy Sectors).

• Sales Management & Regional Sales Leadership.

• Marketing Strategy & Portfolio Management.

• Organizational Development & Distributor Appointments.

• People Management & Team Leadership.

• Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation.

• Project Management and Consultancy.

While Jan Wagensveld’s roles have primarily focused on senior management and business development, he has extensive experience in informal mentorship, leadership development, and on-the-job training. His career demonstrates consistent knowledge transfer in:

• People Management and Team Building.

• Project Management Practices.

• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills.

• Commercial Strategy Development.