As CEO of Artone, Jan Willem brings extensive leadership experience from a diverse career spanning multiple industries in the Netherlands and abroad. With a proven track record in scaling businesses and driving growth, he has been instrumental in steering organisations through dynamic environments.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Artone is a leader in end-to-end physical music solutions. The company integrates Bertus Distribution—one of Europe’s largest independent distributors; Record Industry — a premier vinyl pressing plant; renowned labels such as Music on Vinyl and V2 Benelux; and Townsend Music — a global direct-to-fan e-commerce platform. Artone connects artists, labels, and fans worldwide, driving innovation in the music landscape.