• Adrian Thomas

Datascan is focussed on providing retail clients with proven, flexible solutions to meet their inventory needs utilizing Barcode and RFID technology.. With over 50 years of Retail inventory experience Datascan solutions lead the way in hardware and software innovation designed specifically for our clients benefit. As the largest Inventory self-scanning company, our aim is to increase accuracy and reduce costs through tailored solutions for annual counts, cycle counts and inventory transactions.

Lead teams responsible for the design, development and engineering support of Fujitsu's Retail Solutions to the North and South American, European and Australasian markets. Solutions included Point of Sale terminals and Self check-out devices and associated software. Located in Southern California FFNA's Retail Solutions Group worked closely with research, development and engineering teams in Fujitsu Frontech's Japanese headquarters in Tokyo.

ICS is an Enterprise software and integration services company focused on Mobile Applications for field workers, mobile data collection and warehouse management. Principal target markets are manufacturing and distribution companies looking to increase productivity, improve data accuracy and reduce costs. As CEO, lead the development of a vision, mission and business plan supported by core strategic objectives. Re-engineered the management team and drove a cultural change to focus on being a market led business.

A Global provider and systems integrator of Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and RFID Solutions to the industrial manufacturing and retail distribution markets. CEO responsible for Worldwide operations employing over 900 staff. Created a vision and strategic plan for full integration of previous acquisitions selling AIDC and RFID products and solutions to over 7,000 customers worldwide. Reorganized company structure and transitioned the business from sales-led to market led through the establishment of a market focused culture. Developed and executed strategy to grow sales and profitability through emphasis on profitable markets, solutions oriented high margin products, rationalization of product set, partnering with key vendors, financial discipline and operational excellence. Established a solid record of profitability in six months and grew revenues 28% over four years. Headquartered in Maryland reporting into Public Company (NYSE) division.

The leading provider of Bar code data collection and Instore Retail software solutions in Europe. Charged with integrating operations from nine acquisitions into a single Corporate entity. Creating a Strategic plan, that with the support of a sound financial structure, maximized revenue generation across a Pan European platform and consistently achieved EBITDA goals. Became recognized by customers and vendors as the single largest channel for AIDC products in Europe COO responsible for European operations in five countries. Reporting in to US headquarters.

Leading European Systems Integrator, headquartered in Germany, providing bar code data collection, RFID and printing solutions with operations in nine countries employing 200 staff. Initially recruited as CFO and tasked with completely restructuring the group's financing arrangements, stabilizing the business operations and improving relationships with key vendor partners and customers. Transitioned to COO responsible for all European subsidiary operations, enabling the company to adopt a corporate culture embracing a European strategy supported by a market driven business plan..

Lead in to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant after 5 years of post-graduate study with London based firm.