Jan Span brings together the discipline of professional sports and the strategic application of artificial intelligence, automation, and operational excellence. With a successful international basketball career spanning more than sixteen years, complemented by a degree in Hospitality and Event Management from the University College of Northern Denmark, he has developed a unique combination of leadership, adaptability, and systems thinking.
Competing at the highest levels of basketball in Slovenia and abroad provided Jan with invaluable experience in high-performance environments, where resilience, accountability, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure are essential. These qualities continue to define his professional approach, enabling him to navigate complexity, drive execution, and deliver results.
Over the past several years, Jan has focused on helping organizations optimize operations through process design, automation, and AI-powered solutions. Working with rapidly growing companies and international clients, he has gained extensive experience in designing scalable systems that effectively align people, processes, and technology to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
As an AI & Operations Specialist at MG Consult, Jan supports organizations in leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline workflows, enhance operational performance, and unlock greater value from their data and institutional knowledge. His expertise lies in creating structured business frameworks and operational contexts that enable AI systems to generate accurate, relevant, and actionable insights.
Based in Novo Mesto and collaborating with clients across international markets, Jan is fluent in Slovenian, English, German, and Serbo-Croatian. He is recognized for his analytical mindset, pragmatic problem-solving approach, and ability to translate complex technological concepts into practical business solutions that create tangible value.
Outside of his professional work, Jan remains passionate about continuous learning, emerging technologies, and maintaining an active lifestyle. His commitment to excellence, curiosity, and lifelong development continues to drive both his personal and professional growth.