27th Apr 2006 07:01
Micro Focus International plc27 April 2006 27 April 2006: embargoed for 7.00am Micro Focus appoints Stephen Kelly as Chief Executive Officer Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus", "the Company" or "the Group" LSE:MCRO.L) announces the appointment of Stephen Kelly as its Chief ExecutiveOfficer, with effect from 1 May 2006. Mr Kelly, 44, previously served as President and CEO of NASDAQ-listed ChordiantSoftware Inc., having joined that company in 1997. Prior to this, Mr. Kellyspent more than ten years in a number of senior management positions with Oraclein its vertical markets operations in Financial Services, Telecommunications andRetail, in its European alliances organisation and in its government salesoperation. He has over 20 years' experience in the software sector. Kevin Loosemore, Chairman of Micro Focus, commented on the appointment: "We are delighted to welcome Stephen Kelly to Micro Focus. His extensiveexperience in both the US and European software markets makes him a veryvaluable addition to our Board. I look forward to working with Stephen intaking the Company forward". With effect from Mr Kelly's appointment, Mr Loosemore will step back from therole of acting CEO to that of Non-executive Chairman. Mr Kelly is currently a director of Chordiant Software Inc. There is no otherinformation required to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13R of the ListingRules. Enquiries: Micro Focus Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646Kevin Loosemore, ChairmanNick Bray, Chief Financial Officer Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113Giles Sanderson Harriet Keen This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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