Jan Samuelsson is a Swedish national who has worked in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors. Jan is currently Vice-Chairman at Rejlers, a Swedish engineering firm. Prior to this, they worked as an operational analyst and project leader for the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL). In this role, they travelled throughout Afghanistan providing training to local police forces on intelligence gathering and analysis. From December 2004 to December 2005, they worked as a Military Observer (UNMO) for the United Nations. In this role, they were responsible for monitoring compliance with ceasefires and other agreements in conflict zones.
Jan Samuelsson's educational career includes attending the Police College, Livgardet, Stockholm, and the Armored Forces, Skövde. Jan has also completed the United Nations Military Observer Course and has received certification from HART Ltd on behalf of EUPOL Afghanistan in both the Armored Vehicle Driving Course and Hostile Environment Awareness Training.