Background
Lourens, Jan Francois was born on November 10, 1962 in Lichtenburg, South Africa. Son of Ernest Christiaan and Catharina Elizabeth (Smith) Lourens.
engineer Chemical company executive
Lourens, Jan Francois was born on November 10, 1962 in Lichtenburg, South Africa. Son of Ernest Christiaan and Catharina Elizabeth (Smith) Lourens.
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, University Pretoria, South Africa, 1984. Bachelor in Chemical Engineering (honorary), University Pretoria, South Africa, 1986. Master of Business Administration (honorary), University Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1991.
Project engineer, Union Steel corporation, South Africa, 1987-1988; process development engineer, Sentrachem, Wendywood, South Africa, 1988-1989; manager strategic planning, Sentrachem, Wendywood, South Africa, 1989-1991; manager strategy and logistics, Sentrachem, Wendywood, South Africa, 1991-1994; business development manager, NCP-Chlorchem, Kempton Park, South Africa, 1994-1996; chem-technical services manager, NCP-Chlorchem, Kempton Park, South Africa, since 1996.
Lieutenant technical defense force South African military, 1985-1994. Member South African Institute Chemical Engineers, South African Strategic Management Society, Wits Business School Association, University Capetown Business School Association.
Married Anna Catharina Johanna Pienaar, June 30, 1984. Children: Ernest Christian, Chalette.