Anton Chilton is a seasoned enterprise software executive with more than 30 years of global leadership experience across SaaS, manufacturing, supply chain, and professional services.

Most recently, Anton served as Chief Executive Officer of QAD Inc., a global enterprise SaaS company serving manufacturing and supply chain–intensive industries. During his tenure, he led a successful transformation of the business from on-premise software to SaaS and from public to private ownership, while materially improving profitability and delivering substantial ARR growth. Appointed CEO in 2018, Anton previously held senior executive roles across Professional Services, General Management, and Global Sales, giving him a deep, end-to-end understanding of operating and scaling enterprise software businesses.

Anton has lived and worked extensively around the world, including assignments in Hong Kong, Australia, and the United States, where he has been based for the past 15 years. Prior to joining QAD, he built a strong foundation in systems integration, holding senior consulting and business development roles with global firms including Atos Origin and Cap Gemini, with experience across the UK and Southern Africa.

Earlier in his career, Anton served in the Royal Navy submarine service, an experience that helped shape his leadership style and resilience. He holds an MBA from INSEAD.