Johann Georg (Jan) Nagel is a former Dutch politician. He started his career as producer of radio and television but also built a long experience as a politician. He was member of the Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer) and Senate (Eerste Kamer),  local councillor and Alderman.

He was active within 2 political parties  untill 2011. He then started – together with Maurice Koopman and Alexander Munninghoff – 50PLUS.  For his long contribution in the interest of people in the second part of their live 50PLUS decided proudly to honour Jan Nagel by giving his name to the Foundation.