23rd Oct 2006 17:56
Micro Focus International plc23 October 2006 23 October 2006 Micro Focus International plc Appointment of Non-Executive Director Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus"; LSE MCRO.L), announces theappointment of Tom Skelton as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Mr Skelton, 45, is Chief Executive Officer of Misys Healthcare Systems, based inRaleigh North Carolina USA, a role he has held since 2000. Prior to this, hewas Chief Operating Officer for Medic Computer Systems, a provider of doctors'practice software, where he was responsible for product and customer servicefunctions. Mr Skelton joined Medic Computer Systems as Senior Vice President,Research & Development in 1994. Before this, Mr Skelton worked for 13 years atElcomp Systems Inc, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, latterly as Senior VicePresident and Chief Operating Officer. Misys Healthcare Systems is a division ofMisys plc, the global software company. Mr Skelton has a Batchelor of Science in Business Administration from RobertMorris University, Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Commenting on this appointment, Kevin Loosemore, Chairman, said: "We are delighted to welcome Tom Skelton to our Board. He has extensiveknowledge and expertise of the software industry, especially in research anddevelopment, which will be a great asset for Micro Focus. We are pleased thatTom can join us at what is a very exciting time for the Company and we lookforward to benefiting from his considerable experience." Mr Skelton is currently a director of Misys plc. There are no other details tobe disclosed in respect of the requirements of paragraph 9.6.13R of the ListingRules of the UK Financial Services Authority. Enquiries: Micro Focus Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646Stephen Kelly, Chief Executive OfficerNick Bray, Chief Financial Officer Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113Harriet Keen/Haya Chelhot This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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