Tom Schuster
About Tom Schuster
Tom Schuster serves as the Senior Vice President of Field Services at NewStore, Inc. He has held various leadership roles in the tech industry, including CEO positions at Searchmetrics and Reva Systems, and has a background in air traffic control.
Current Role at NewStore
Tom Schuster serves as Senior Vice President of Field Services at NewStore, Inc. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's operations in Boston, MA. In this role, he oversees field service strategies and initiatives, ensuring effective service delivery to clients.
Previous Leadership Experience
Before joining NewStore, Tom Schuster held several leadership positions in various companies. He was the CEO of Searchmetrics GmbH & Inc from 2012 to 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Prior to that, he served as CEO at Uniplex from 1990 to 1993 in Munich, Germany, and as President at Arbor Networks from 2002 to 2006 in Lexington, MA. His extensive experience includes roles at SugarCRM as VP EMEA and Reva Systems as CEO.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles
Tom Schuster began his career as an air traffic controller in the South African Air Force. He transitioned into the tech industry, working at IBM as a Product Manager from 1986 to 1990 in Munich, Germany. He later held the position of VP Northern EMEA at Novell from 1993 to 1997 in Bracknell, UK, and served as SVP Sales and Field Operations at RSA Security from 1997 to 2002 in London, UK, and Boston, MA.
Education and Qualifications
Tom Schuster studied at the University of Witwatersrand, where he earned an MBA with a focus on Finance, Corporate Strategy, and IT from 1980 to 1982. He also attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal, achieving a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accountancy and Law from 1973 to 1975.
Personal Interests and Goals
In his personal life, Tom Schuster has a goal to run a decent marathon again. He enjoys various outdoor activities, including boating, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and golfing. He is currently writing a book while residing in Florida.