Jan van der Wel

CEO Technolution (TNL USA Inc., TNL Nanotech Inc., AimValley)

Netherlands

About

I'am Jan van der Wel. I founded Technolution in 1987 with three other enthusiastic techies. My bachelors degree studies were about mechanics, electronics en embedded software. My company Technolution is currently a pioneering deep tech company that deploys groundbreaking mission-critical systems at the intersection of electronics, software, and programmable logic. With a strong engineering culture and decades of experience, we enable innovation where failure is not an option. From intelligent traffic and mobility solutions to connectivity and instrumentation in aerospace, defense, telecom and the semiconductor industry. Technolution operates at the forefront of high-reliability, high-performance technology. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together deep domain expertise to develop bespoke systems that shape the future of critical infrastructure and operations. Whether it's real-time traffic optimisation, resilient digital platforms for defence, or precision control systems in chip manufacturing, Technolution delivers robust, future-proof solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and integrity. We partner closely with clients and governments to translate complex challenges into scalable, sustainable innovations—building the digital backbones of tomorrow’s connected, secure, and intelligent world.

Experience

  • Technolution (39 yrs 3 mos)
    • CEO
      May 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 2 mos

      End responsible for Technolution and affiliated companies. Technolution – the right development We are a technology integrator, developing electronics and software solutions for technical information systems and embedded systems. We can do more with less to get your systems working within a sound business case. Founded in 1987 on a bedrock of technical excellence, we are a self-owned, self-managed organization working in an ISO 9001 environment to create innovative solutions together with our client. We mainly operate in the sectors: traffic and transport, high-tech industry and energy.

    • CTO
      Jan 1999 - Jun 2005 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      In this position, I was responsible for technology strategy concerning Intelligent Transport Systems and embedded systems. My focus was on innovation and technology management including business development.

    • Founder of Technolution, software and system architect
      Apr 1987 - Dec 1998 · 11 yrs 9 mos

      In 1987 together with three other enthousiatic young technical guys I founded Technolution. Technology and computing was our passion and we had the vision to do more with our knowledge than only designing automation systems for horticulture. This period I was focussed on getting new customers for Technolution. One of my first business successes was acquiring Rijkswaterstaat and Philips as customers and currently they still are.

  • Group Chief Executive Officer at TNL
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    TNL Group and its subsidiary companies represents Technolution in North-America. See http:://www.tnl.group

  • Supervisory Board Member at Holland High Tech
    Oct 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

  • Economic Board South Holland at Economic Board Zuid-Holland
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

    The South Holland region is the one of the largest economic centers of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It contributes for up to 25% GDP. The Economic Board South Holland (EBZ) is about the innovation of the industrial potential in this region. Based on strengths present in the region, the board establishes programs in order to focus investments in innovation. My role is about digitalisation in the region and more specific the digital supply system needed for industry.

  • Member Supervisory Board at TMSi - Twente Medical Systems International B.V.
    Mar 2015 - May 2024 · 9 yrs 3 mos