Stephan Gardner
About Stephan Gardner
Stephan Gardner serves as the Senior Vice President for EMEA at QAD, where he has held full P&L responsibility since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having previously worked in leadership roles at Precision Software and Intentia.
Current Role at QAD
Stephan Gardner serves as the Senior Vice President for the EMEA region at QAD, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has full profit and loss responsibility for the second largest region within the company. Gardner is tasked with designing, developing, and executing strategies aimed at increasing cloud revenue through both partner channels and direct sales teams. He reports directly to the CEO of QAD, indicating a significant level of responsibility and influence within the organization.
Previous Experience at QAD
Prior to his current role, Gardner worked at QAD as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the EMEA region from 2005 to 2014. During this nine-year tenure, he contributed to the company's growth and market presence in the EMEA area. His extensive experience in sales and marketing laid a strong foundation for his later responsibilities in managing P&L and strategic initiatives.
Career at Precision Software
Before joining QAD, Gardner held the position of President at Precision Software from 2014 to 2019. His leadership during this five-year period in Chicago involved overseeing operations and driving growth strategies within the organization, further enhancing his expertise in the software industry.
Educational Background
Stephan Gardner studied Computer Science at the university level from 1982 to 1985. Prior to that, he completed his A levels at Mexborough 6th Form, where he focused on Mathematics, Computer Science, Government and Politics, and History from 1980 to 1982. His foundational education includes achieving 11 O levels at Mexborough Grammar School from 1975 to 1980, covering various subjects.
Professional Affiliations
Gardner is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (FIoD) and a Fellow of the Institute of Analysts and Programmers (FIAP). These affiliations reflect his commitment to professional development and adherence to high standards within the fields of management and programming.