Born in 1947, Jan started his career as buyer with Sig. Bergesen D.Y. & Co., in Oslo.

In 1974 he joined Waage drilling as a buyer and went on to become a purchasing manger before moving to Jebsen Drilling (UK) in 1976.

In 1980 he joined DYVI Offshore A/S as a purchasing manager, from 1988 he spent a year with Brevik Management A/S before joining Fred Olsen & Co in 1989. Jan joined Red Band AS in 1991 and is currently based in Norway as a purchasing manager, his prime responsibilities include making and implementing the company's purchasing routines and procedures, selection and auditing of suppliers and forwarders.

Jan joined the IMPA council in September 2003.

CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 347
Sentrum 0101 Oslo
Norway
Tel: +47 22 34 11 07
Fax: +47 22 41 75 91
email: jjohannessen@impa.net
email: jan.johannessen@foms.no