Management Team

 

Jan Baan

Founder

Jan Baan is the driving force behind the vision of Cordys and a proven entrepreneur and philanthropist. With the development of his first software package in 1978, Jan pioneered what was to become the ERP industry and created one of the fastest growing software companies in the world. He was also instrumental in the successes of WebEx and Top Tier as early investor and advisor.

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Art Landro

Chief Executive Officer

Art Landro is overseeing all Cordys’ activities and is responsible for the execution of the Cordys strategy in line with Cordys’ mission and vision. Art Landro is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of manufacturing, sales, and product management experience in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining Cordys, Art served as president of MontaVista and held several senior executive roles at leading high tech companies, including EMC and Documentum, as well as senior sales executive positions at Cadence Design Systems and General DataComm. Art holds a BS from the University of Connecticut and served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Hans de Visser

Chief Strategy Officer

Hans de Visser is Cordys' Chief Strategy Officer. De Visser is responsible for defining Cordys' top-level strategy as well as setting the product and solutions strategy. Hans is also in charge of analyst relations. Hans brings more than 15 years of experience in Research & Development, Sales & Delivery, Marketing and General Management functions in the software industry. Prior to joining Cordys, Hans held various senior management positions in operations with Baan Company. He started his career in the SAP consulting business. Hans holds a masters degree in Business Science from the Erasmus University, Rotterdam.

Theodoor van Donge

Chief Innovation and Technology Officer

Theodoor van Donge possesses more than 25 years of IT innovation and leadership in the software sector. Together with Jan Baan, Theodoor is recognized for pioneering disruptive technologies focused on process innovation. Theodoor is the key architect behind Cordys Business Operations Platform and is responsible for the company’s technology architecture and software development.

Wouter van Grootheest

Chief Financial Officer, VP Corporate Operations

Wouter van Grootheest has more than 15 years experience in Financial Management in the IT industry. His profound knowledge of key business drivers in the sector as well as financial operations in change-intensive environments have driven profitable growth and efficient business processes in several international corporations. Before joining Cordys, Wouter's experience includes functions as Corporate Concern Controller at Exact Holding NV, Finance Director for Infor Global Solutions, Finance Director for SSA Global technologies and Finance Director at Baan Company. Wouter holds a masters degree in Business Economics from the University of Groningen.

Donald Drury

Worldwide Vice President, Field Enablement

Mr. Drury has spent his career working with enterprise software and services organizations, with roots in the early MRP/ERP markets. After ten years as a user of these systems at companies along Boston’s 128 technology corridor he transitioned in 1989 to the software provider side of the business, where he has held leadership roles in Sales Enablement, Product Marketing, Sales Consulting, and Operations. His career has included working with Xerox Computer Services, The Baan Company, Kronos Incorporated, and Copley Consulting, an Infor channel partner, prior to joining Cordys.

Sudhir Chopade

Senior VP Engineering & Support

Sudhir Chopade is responsible for all aspects of software engineering including development, quality management, integration, program management, development tools, engineering services and strategic partner support. He develops the strategic planning for product development activities, providing technical direction and leadership and making sure that the Cordys platform meets all product and customer requirements. Sudhir has a background in both engineering and business and has over 17 years of experience in software and engineering companies. Before joining Cordys, he worked in Consultant-, Solution Architect- and Business Development Manager roles at Baan and Infor, and most recently was Cost Controller at Rolls Royce. Sudhir holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from the Rotterdam School of Management and a Master of Engineering from the University of Mumbai.

Bob Schindelar

VP Services & Cloud Operations

Bob Schindelar is responsible for the delivery of high quality, consistent services and Cloud operations for Cordys. Bob brings more than 25 years of Services and Operations management to the position. Prior to joining Cordys, Bob held senior management positions with Advizex, Renaissance World Wide and Digital Equipment Corporation, improving quality and customer satisfaction while increasing services revenue. Bob also has started several services and consulting companies. Bob holds a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University.

  • Jan Baan
    Founder

  • Art Landro
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Hans de Visser
    Chief Strategy Officer

  • Theodoor van Donge
    Chief Innovation and Technology Officer

  • Wouter van Grootheest
    Chief Financial Officer, VP Corp. Operations

  • Donald Drury
    Worldwide Vice President, Field Enablement

  • Sudhir Chopade
    Senior VP Engineering & Support

  • Bob Schindelar
    VP Services & Cloud Operations

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