1st Jul 2005 07:01
Micro Focus International plc01 July 2005 Embargoed for 7.00am, Friday 1 July 2005 Micro Focus International plc Appointment of Non-Executive Director Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus"; LSE MCRO.L), Unlocking the Valueof Legacy(TM)", the software company, announces the appointment of John Browett as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Mr Browett, 41, is Operations Director - UK for Tesco, a role he has held sinceJanuary 2004. Prior to this, he was Chief Executive for Tesco.com for fouryears, during which he was also responsible for Tesco Telecom, including TescoMobile. Mr Browett joined Tesco as Group Strategy Director in September 1998. Before this, Mr Browett worked for five years at the Boston Consulting Group inLondon having completed an MBA at the Wharton Business School, where hegraduated as a Palmer Scholar. He previously worked as a corporate financierspecialising in buy-outs in the US and Europe. Mr Browett has a degree inZoology from Cambridge University. Commenting on this appointment, Tony Hill, Chief Executive of Micro Focus, said: "We are delighted to welcome John Browett to our Board. He has an unusuallybroad skills base, having worked in finance and strategic consultancy as well asin business, with a very successful career at Tesco. We are pleased that Johnhas chosen Micro Focus as his first Non-executive Directorship and look forwardto benefiting from his considerable experience." Micro Focus published its maiden results as a listed company today in a separateannouncement today. There are no other details to be disclosed in respect of the requirements ofparagraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Financial Services Authority. Enquiries:Micro Focus Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646Tony Hill, Chief Executive Officer Richard Lloyd, Chief Financial OfficerMichael Kearney, Director, Investor Relations Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113Giles SandersonHarriet KeenCass Helstrip This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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