Jan de Wilt (1957) is a Dutch agricultural engineer, with a background in animal sciences. After his PhD in animal behaviour and welfare at Wageningen University, he held jobs in research planning and management, foresight and innovation. He is now involved in groundbreaking innovations in agriculture, agribusiness and rural areas. Industrial ecology is an important focus in his work.
Specialties: Agriculture and agribusiness, industrial ecology, biobased economy, animal integrity, marine production systems. Working experience in academia and public administration.