# Bart C. Shuldman

> Bart C. Shuldman is the founding CEO and former chairman of TransAct Technologies, which he led from its 1996 public-market debut until April 2023. His career spans GE manufacturing, Mars Electronics, casino printing and BOHA! restaurant technology. Based in Key Largo, Florida, he now coaches executives, advises boards and serves as treasurer of Dress for Success Worldwide.

- **Role:** Executive Coach at Chief Executive Coaching; Board Member & Strategic Advisor at AH Group; Treasurer at Dress for Success Worldwide
- **Organizations:** TransAct Technologies, General Electric, Mars Electronics International, Magnetec Corporation, Tridex Corporation, Chief Executive Coaching, AH Group, Gusmer Enterprises, Dress for Success Worldwide, YPO, Churchill Partners
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Hartford, Manufacturing Management Program, General Electric
- **Known for:** Led TransAct’s 1996 IPO and served as CEO for 27 years., Served as TransAct chairman from 2001 to 2022., Led the company during the introduction of BOHA! in March 2019.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Manufacturing and sales management roles at General Electric, followed by management roles at Mars Electronics International.
- **1994** — Joined Magnetec in April; became president in August.
- **1995** — Became group president of printer operations in December.
- **1996** — Led the printer operations IPO in August and became president and CEO of TransAct.
- **2001** — Became TransAct chairman in February; held the chairmanship until 2022.
- **2016** — Began advising Gusmer Enterprises; Nasdaq announced a closing-bell ceremony for TransAct’s twentieth anniversary.
- **2019** — Led TransAct during the March 4 launch of BOHA!, combining cloud applications with restaurant hardware.
- **2023** — Stepped down as TransAct CEO and director on April 4.
- **2024** — Announced joining Chief Executive Coaching in April.
- **2026** — Issued an April 23 shareholder letter advocating a hardware-focused strategy and software partnerships.

## Achievements

- Led TransAct’s 1996 IPO and served as CEO for 27 years.
- Served as TransAct chairman from 2001 to 2022.
- Led the company during the introduction of BOHA! in March 2019.
- Serves as treasurer of Dress for Success Worldwide.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Issued an open letter on April 23 as a former CEO and shareholder, reporting approximately 93,500 shares and advocating hardware emphasis and partnerships with software providers.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartshuldman-boardandceo

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Last updated: 2026-10-20