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Santa Barbara, CA-based QAD has Promoted Kaye Swanson as Chief People Officer
About the Company
We founded QAD in 1979 with a vision to develop software exclusively for manufacturing companies. Many global companies choose QAD for our global manufacturing focus and multinational support. We derive over 60% of our revenue from outside the United States. Today, we are proud that our products are in use at over 5,300 manufacturers in 90 countries. Early in our evolution, we embraced the emergence of open systems, which today form the foundation of most companies’ applications architecture. We focus on developing products that are easy to learn and intuitive to operate. We back up our products with world-class services and support. We have more than 1,500 people dedicated to delivering the best user experience in the world.
About the Person
Kaye Swanson is Chief People Officer of QAD. Kaye oversees programs to develop people's skills, improve performance and create an enabling QAD culture. She is responsible for the full spectrum of human resources functions, from training, executive development and recruiting to succession planning, human capital strategy, culture change and regulatory issues. Before joining QAD in 1998, Swanson's career included various positions in human resources at LG Electronics, Armstrong Burroughs, Health Insurance Commission and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Swanson received a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations from Charles Sturt University as well as a master's degree in Organizational Coaching from University of Sydney.
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