QAD Appoints Sanjay Brahmawar as New CEO, Ushering a New Era
Portfolio - People | Mar 10, 2025 | Thoma Bravo
QAD Inc., a leader in manufacturing and supply chain cloud solutions, is welcoming Sanjay Brahmawar as its new Chief Executive Officer. Previously the CEO of Software AG, Brahmawar is known for his ability to drive transformation and growth through strategic vision and high-quality execution. He takes over from Anton Chilton on March 17, with Chilton assisting through May 2025 for a smooth transition. Thoma Bravo, the private equity firm that acquired QAD in 2021, expresses confidence in Brahmawar's ability to lead QAD into a new growth phase, emphasizing product innovation and customer success. Under Chilton, QAD expanded its capabilities with acquisitions like Redzone Connected Workforce and LiveJourney Process Intelligence, which bolstered their operational optimization capabilities. Sanjay Brahmawar brings experience from his leadership roles at Software AG, IBM, PwC, FedEx, DSM, and Honda, and is poised to lead QAD forward with a customer-focused strategy.
Sectors
- Cloud Computing
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions
- Private Equity
Geography
- United States – QAD is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, and Thoma Bravo is also based in the United States.
Industry
- Cloud Computing – QAD Inc. is a provider of cloud-based solutions for manufacturing and supply chain management, positioning itself within the cloud computing industry.
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions – QAD's services and products are targeted at enhancing manufacturing and supply chain operations, making it relevant to this industry sector.
- Private Equity – QAD is a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, a prominent private equity firm, thus involving this sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| QAD Inc. | Target Company | Company | QAD is a leading provider of cloud-based manufacturing and supply chain solutions. |
| Sanjay Brahmawar | Newly Appointed CEO | Person | Sanjay is the incoming CEO of QAD with a background in transformative growth strategies. |
| Anton Chilton | Outgoing CEO | Person | Anton is the outgoing CEO of QAD, having led the company through strategic acquisitions. |
| Thoma Bravo | Private Equity Owner | Company | Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity firm owning QAD. |
| Charles Goodman | Chairman of the QAD Board | Person | Charles is a Thoma Bravo operating partner and Chairman of the QAD Board. |
| Software AG | Previous Employer | Company | The company where Sanjay Brahmawar served as a transformative CEO before joining QAD. |