Jan Mattsson is a development professional with over 30 years experience in managing development programs and international organizations. Since joining UNOPS in 2006 as executive director, he has, together with colleagues, passionately pursued “operational excellence for results that matter.” This has been done with a keen eye on core values and principles, especially respect for national ownership and capacities, and transparency and accountability for results. Jan holds a doctoral degree in engineering with a multi-disciplinary thesis on management of technological change based on research in his native Sweden, India and Tanzania.