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Centric está centrado exclusivamente en los requisitos de desarrollo de productos de las empresas de venta al detalle, ropa, calzado y productos de lujo y de consumo. ¿Qué significa esto? Soluciones intuitivas, fáciles de usar y completamente basadas en web. Método de fácil aplicación, basado en una «única versión de la verdad», para la planificación de líneas, el aprovisionamiento global, la gestión de calendarios, la gestión de materiales, la gestión de la calidad, la gestión de colecciones, el diseño técnico y la continua mejora de la ejecución de ventas al detalle. Las aplicaciones móviles PLM, primeras en el sector, mantienen a su equipo de producto conectado en cualquier momento y allí donde se produzca la inspiración, el desarrollo y la ejecución.
CEO
Chris Groves joined Centric Software in 1997 as President and CEO and member of the Board of Directors. He is responsible for global strategic direction and business strategy. Chris is a highly accomplished international business executive with over 20 years of successful experience in building and managing global technology companies.
Before coming to Centric, Chris was VP and GM of Computervision’s Workgroup Products business unit in Boston, where he drove rapid growth of the company’s industry leading product data management software. The business unit served global customers in the aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Chris also held executive positions within Computervision’s marketing, operations and indirect sales organizations.
Previously, Chris held various executive roles at cellular pioneer Novatel Communications, including SVP of Product Development and VP of Manufacturing. Chris began his career as a research and development manager at Mitel Semiconductor. He received a BASc in Engineering Physics from the University of Toronto, and is a graduate of the Executive PMD Program at Harvard Business School.
CTO (Director de Tecnología)
Ravi Rangan se unió a Centric como CTO a través de la adquisición de Product Sight Corporation en 2006, y es responsable de impulsar la estrategia tecnológica de la empresa. Rangan es un aclamado experto en tecnología PLM, incluida la gestión de la estructura y la configuración de productos a escala empresarial, las aplicaciones basadas en la búsqueda y la automatización del diseño de sistemas basado en procesos en los sectores de la automoción, la industria aeroespacial, la alta tecnología y los dispositivos médicos.
VP Desarrollo de Producto
Ron Watson joined Centric Software in August 1998. Ron leads product strategy and execution for Centric Software’s Centric 8 suite of PLM solutions for fashion and fast-moving consumer goods. He brings twenty years of experience focused on developing and delivering ‘voice-of-the-customer’ solutions. Before joining Centric Software Ron was principal partner in a private company, specialized in the application of workflow solutions to drive business process efficiency. From 1994 to 1996 Ron ran the Rapid Application Development (RAD) team for Computervision’s product data management (PDM) group.
In addition Ron has held various senior level positions at Texas Instruments semiconductor and GIS divisions and at Prime Computer, Inc. where he gained global experience leading their International New Product Introduction Services group. Ron earned a BSc (Honors) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southampton, UK.
VP EMEA, Servicios del Cliente
Laurent Dubuisson joined Centric in August 2000.
He is currently responsible for all pre- and post-sales and customer support throughout Europe.
Since joining Centric, Laurent has been instrumental in helping the company grow in Europe to become the global leader of PLM solutions for retail, fashion, footwear and luxury goods makers that it is today.
Before joining Centric, Laurent held pre- and post-sales roles at SDRC UK Ltd (now known as Siemens Software).
Laurent attended French Institute for Advanced Mechanics in Clermont Ferrand. He holds a Master Degree in Product Structure Analysis. Laurent is based out of Centric’s Paris office.
VP Ventas Global
Fabrice Canonge joined Centric Software in 2004. He leads field operations globally.
With more than 15 years of experience in business development for software companies, Fabrice has particular expertise in the apparel, high-fashion and luxury goods industries. He has played a major role in the growth of Centric, and particularly in the acquisition of key European customers.
Before joining Centric, Fabrice held the position of vice president, sales and marketing, for DynaSys S.A. (division of QAD). He also has worked as a process sales manager for Finmatica and senior sales executive for PTC (NASDAQ: PMTC). Canonge holds a degree (Magister Studies at the bac+5 level) in sales and marketing from Ecole de Management de Marseille (Euromed Management – School of Management and Business) in France. He resides in Aix-en-Provence, France.
CMO
Stacey joined Centric in 2015. She has more than 20 years’ experience in fashion and technology for companies like Lectra, Gerber Technology, Karat Software, Cross Creek Apparel, and Perigee Software in marketing, communications, product development and sales roles.
Stacey holds Bachelor of Science degrees in business administration and apparel design from the University of Delaware, and a Master of Science degree in textile and apparel management from North Carolina State University. She is an advisory board member with the University of Delaware’s Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies.
Jerry joined Centric in April 2019 and is responsible for the finance, accounting and administrative functions of the company.
Before joining Centric, Jerry held senior finance positions at various companies including: Sr. Controller at Cisco Systems, Vice President of Finance at Cariden Technologies, Innopath, and Matisse Networks, Senior Director of Revenue Operations at Qubole and Sr. Controller for Sylantro Systems. Jerry spent 10 years as a CPA working in public accounting including his last many years at KPMG as a Senior Tax Manager in their High Technology tax practice.
Jerry holds degrees of BS in Business Administration and an MS Taxation from San Jose State University.
Humberto Roa joined Centric in 1999, holding positions including Business Consultant, Product Manager and Director of Mobile Products and Innovation before taking on the role of VP of Innovation in 2015. Humberto leads Centric Software’s innovation, mobile and cloud initiatives.
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