27th Feb 2007 07:01
Micro Focus International plc27 February 2007 Embargoed for 7.00 am 27 February 2007 Micro Focus International plc Board appointment Micro Focus International plc, ("Micro Focus", "the Company" or "the Group",LSE: MCRO.L), is pleased to announce that its Chief Operating Officer, MikeShinya, has been appointed to the Board as Executive Director, with immediateeffect. Mike Shinya, who joined, Micro Focus in July 2006, will continue in his role asChief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Micro Focus, Mike had extensive senior management experience inthe UK and overseas, including with IBM, Baan, SAS, Oracle and latterly as ChiefExecutive Officer of London-listed software and services business, SherwoodInternational plc. Commenting on his appointment, Kevin Loosemore, Chairman, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mike to the Board. He has made a valuablecontribution in driving sales at Micro Focus and his extensive experience willfurther strengthen the Board, and support our continued emphasis on salesexecution and operational excellence." 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 Financial DynamicsStephen Kelly, Chief Executive Officer Harriet KeenNick Bray, Chief Financial Officer Haya ChelhotTel: +44 (0)1635 32646 Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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