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Robin Colman

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Chief Operating Officer at QAD
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Robin Colman is the Chief Operating Officer at QAD, bringing a strong commercial acumen and a track record of profitable growth across the software, technology, and IoT sectors. A graduate of the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering, people who have worked with him describe him as an exceptional, highly talented, and inspiring leader.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

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Manufacturing Technology
As COO of QAD, a company focused on manufacturing technology, he is actively promoting the future of productivity in the sector through company events.
Corporate Strategy
He previously served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development at Software AG, demonstrating extensive experience in this area.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Operating Officer
QAD
2021 - 2025
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development
Software AG
2019 - 2021
Senior Vice President, Transformation
Software AG
2016 - 2019
Worldwide Head of Channels and GTM Transformation, Watson IoT
IBM
2013 - 2016
General Manager, Software
Farnell Global
In the press

Media appearances

QAD Accelerates Operational Transformation with Appointment of Robin Colman as Chief Operating Officer. Featured in QAD (Company News)
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Education
CIMA Certificate in Accounting
London School of Business and Finance LSBF
2004
Graduate
Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering
2000
GCSEs & AS/A Levels
Paignton Community College
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