About Canvas GFX

Canvas GFX was founded on the vision of making complex product design accessible to people across manufacturing organizations. We transform the way people communicate and comprehend the products they make and how they come together.
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Using state-of-the-art technology, we help manufacturers across diverse industries advance their digital transformation efforts. Our flagship product, Canvas Envision, enables customers to extend their digital transformation to the frontlines with best-in-class, model-based work instructions. This award winning, connected knowledge platform significantly improves the experience for both content creators and end users with ease of use, real-time updates, interactive content, and two-way communication between product development and the frontlines.
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As a company, we’re committed to helping customers achieve goals not only for quality, efficiency, and time to market, but retention and job satisfaction on the factory floor. Our customers’ success is our success, and we’re behind them every step of the way.

“We care deeply about improving the experience and impact of frontline workers. We believe they hold critical institutional knowledge and are a lynchpin in the drive toward quality. We give them the tools to do their best work and keep them engaged by letting their voices be heard.”

Patricia Hume, Canvas GFX CEO

The emergence of Industry 4.0 demands a move away from siloed systems, manual processes, and paper-based communication toward interconnectivity, information transparency, and collaboration. Canvas GFX provides manufacturing companies with a pragmatic way to embrace Industry 4.0 and expand digital transformation efforts at their companies.

With Canvas Envision model-based work instructions, there are fewer errors, less scrap, less rework, and no need to backfill. Even better, successful workers are happier and churn less.

Meet the team

Canvas Leadership

Garth Coleman

Chief Executive Officer

A strategic innovator with more than two decades of experience in enterprise software, Garth brings a unique blend of technical depth and business leadership to Canvas Envision. He is recognized for advancing product lifecycle management (PLM), 3D visualization, and generative AI technologies that help organizations turn complexity into competitive advantage.

Before joining Canvas Envision, Garth held multiple vice president roles at Dassault Systèmes, where he helped define global strategies for 3D visualization, PLM, and AR/VR solutions. He also led initiatives to accelerate generative AI adoption across brand marketing and product organizations, driving efficiency and innovation at scale. His deep expertise in scaling products and businesses positions Canvas Envision for its next chapter of growth and market leadership.

Combining the analytical discipline of an engineer with the strategic mindset of a business leader, Garth focuses on translating innovation into measurable business results. His leadership reflects a clear understanding of how product vision, market strategy, and customer experience come together to drive growth.

He earned his Bachelor of Engineering & Society from McMaster University and his MBA, Summa Cum Laude, from Babson College.

Alban Thomann

Chief Revenue Officer

A results-driven revenue leader with more than two decades of experience in enterprise software and digital transformation, Alban brings a rare combination of global sales expertise and deep domain knowledge to Canvas Envision. He is focused on accelerating market growth and bringing the Canvas Envision platform to every manufacturer still relying on static PDFs and paper-based processes.

Before joining Canvas Envision, Alban held enterprise sales leadership roles at Motive, DocuSign, Celonis, and SAS, where he consistently drove revenue growth across complex, high-value accounts in manufacturing, logistics, and industrial technology. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly nine years at Dassault Systèmes, where he helped establish 3DVIA Composer as a market leader in technical communication and led strategic accounts across aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors.

Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Alban brings a global perspective shaped by building business relationships across North America, Europe, and Asia. His ability to connect enterprise technology to real operational outcomes reflects a career spent helping organizations turn digital transformation into measurable competitive advantage.

Alban began his professional career serving in the French Air Force. He earned his Master of Economics from the Université de Toulon and his MBA in International Business from Colorado State University.

Phil Landman

Chief Technology Officer

A gifted developer and technical lead who holds three patents in editing and drawing techniques for graphics software, Phil drives the design and development of the Canvas product suite.

Having worked on the very first version of Canvas for Windows, Phil is steeped in graphics software design. He personally developed the advanced 2D rendering engine which, through many years of evolution under his guidance, still sits at the heart of the Canvas product.
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Phil was director of research and development at former Canvas parent companies Deneba Software and ACD Systems, where he also designed and built new licensing and marketing systems from the ground up.
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Along with formidable expertise in both desktop and server software development, Phil is highly skilled in product and workflow management, and he enjoys analyzing complex projects and developing elegant, robust solutions.

Peter Schroer

Chairman of the Board

A visionary leader and the founder of Aras Corporation, Peter brings deep expertise in product lifecycle management and enterprise collaboration to his role as Executive Chairman of Canvas Envision. At Aras, he built one of the industry’s most respected PLM platforms, helping global manufacturers modernize how they manage complex product data and processes.

Peter is recognized for advancing open, connected solutions that enable industrial organizations to innovate with agility and scale. His strategic insight and industry perspective guide Canvas Envision as it strengthens its position as the visual layer of the digital thread, connecting engineering knowledge across the enterprise.

Join us

Drive innovation and excellence in manufacturing

We’re a group of professionals with deep experience across the software and manufacturing industries, who are dedicated to solving a problem: how to communicate complex product design in a better way. While we don’t currently have open positions, we’re always eager to meet great people, that are committed to the cause. Just send a resume and a brief cover note to careers@canvasgfx.com.

Our company values drive our behaviors and our business.

Our values aren’t just window dressing. They drive everything we do: how we think about our work, how we make decisions, and how we interact with others.

These guiding principles shape how we manage our relationships, not only with each other, but also with our customers, partners, and investors.

Integrity

Always tell the truth and treat all people with dignity and respect.

Listening

Listen to, don’t just hear, what others are saying.

Learning

Through active listening we can learn and share what we learn with others.

Execution

We come to work every day with passion and a true desire for excellence to get our jobs done.

Commitment

We understand our goals, are excited for the opportunity, and are ready to achieve them through daily commitment to the company and our teammates.

Contact Us

Support

Canvas offers formal support for customers on current and 2019 products. For queries relating to older versions of our products,
please submit a ticket.

General Inquiries

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