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Justin Coward

Justin Coward


Chief Executive Officer



Professional Overview
Justin Coward is an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years of experience in the technology and retail sectors. As the Chief Executive Officer of Smart Volution, he leverages his deep industry expertise and strategic leadership skills to drive the company's growth and innovation in the mobile retail solutions market.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As CEO of Smart Volution since 2014, Justin is responsible for setting the overall vision and strategy for the company. Under his leadership, Smart Volution has established itself as a leading provider of innovative mobile retail technologies, serving a growing customer base across Europe. Justin's ability to identify market trends and align the company's product roadmap accordingly has been instrumental in driving consistent revenue growth and expanding the business's market share.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Smart Volution, Justin held several senior management roles within the mobile retail technology industry. As the Managing Director of Global Bay Mobile Technologies from 2005 to 2011, he oversaw the company's European expansion and successfully integrated its mobile solutions with leading retail brands. He also served as the Executive at EasyAir T/A OpenAir, where he played a key role in developing the company's cloud-based retail management platform. Earlier in his career, Justin held sales leadership positions at VeriFone and Diversinet, further honing his expertise in the mobile payments and retail technology space.

Academic Background
Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Bournemouth, where he specialized in computer science and business administration.

Areas of Expertise
  • Mobile retail technology solutions

  • Cloud-based retail management platforms

  • Strategic business development and growth

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • Global operations and cross-cultural management


Professional Impact
Under Justin's leadership, Smart Volution has experienced significant growth, expanding its customer base by 35% and increasing revenue by 27% over the past three years. He has led the successful acquisition and integration of two complementary technology companies, strengthening the company's product portfolio and solidifying its market position. Justin is also actively involved in industry associations, where he contributes his expertise and insights to shape the future of mobile retail technologies.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, industry-leading expertise, and proven track record of driving business success, Justin Coward is well-positioned to continue guiding Smart Volution's strategic growth and innovation in the dynamic mobile retail technology sector.