Meet the Visionaries Behind Simio’s Digital Twin Technology
Our leadership team brings over 150 years of combined experience in simulation, software development, and enterprise technology to drive innovation that transforms how organizations make decisions.
A Legacy of Leadership in Simulation Technology
Behind Simio’s pioneering digital twin platform stands a leadership team whose collective journey spans the entire evolution of simulation technology. From early discrete event simulation systems to today’s AI-enhanced digital twins, our leaders have consistently been at the forefront of innovation—developing technologies that transform how organizations visualize, analyze, and optimize their operations.
This team brings together diverse perspectives from manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and enterprise software to create solutions that address real-world challenges across industries. Their combined expertise enables Simio to anticipate market needs, overcome technical barriers, and deliver simulation tools that are both powerful and accessible. Under their guidance, Simio has grown from a visionary concept to a global leader in digital twin technology, helping organizations worldwide make better decisions through intelligent simulation.
Howard Coltin
Chief Executive Officer
C. Dennis Pegden, PhD
Chief Product Officer
Eric Howard
Chief Marketing Officer
Shelly Barber
VP Finance & Employee Experience
Dan Vasalani
VP Global Sales
Gerrit Zaayman
VP Manufacturing Digital Twin Solution
Paul Glaser
VP Consulting Services
Jeff Smith, PhD
VP Training & Academic Programs
Chris Bossong
VP Operations
Leo Nel
VP Product & Support Services
Gregory Lang
VP Software Development
Cory Crooks
VP Software Architecture