18 January 2007 - Misys Banking Systems, a global leader in banking software and solutions, announces today the appointment of Guy Warren as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Core Banking. He joins Misys on 5 March 2007.
Guy Warren was most recently Chief Executive of LogicaCMG UK, having previously led their financial services business. Prior to that, he ran the banking practice of Unisys in Europe.
James Cheesewright, who has been acting CEO of the Core Banking business, will remain in this role until Guy Warren's arrival. He will then take up a new senior PLC role.
Mike Lawrie, Chief Executive, Misys plc, comments, "We are pleased to secure someone with Guy's sector expertise to lead Core Banking. His experience in building the financial services business at LogicaCMG into what it is today and his work prior to that at Unisys, will be extremely valuable as we take the business forward. Guy will bring fresh energy and new ideas to the company, as part of the seasoned executive team we are building. He will help develop and execute our game plan and deliver with the passion and commitment we need to ensure the business performs at a higher level in all areas. I would like to thank James Cheesewright for his leadership of the Core Banking business during the past four months and look forward to continuing to work closely with him as we drive change across Misys."
Guy Warren adds, "I am joining Misys at an exciting time. The banking industry is experiencing good growth, which is forecast to continue. Aligned to this, banks are increasingly looking for a solutions-based approach. Misys has great strengths in its customer base and talented, experienced people, as well as strong products. I look forward to leading the Core Banking business and ensuring we make the most of our assets and the opportunities we have to capture market potential and increase the value we deliver for our customers."
Some of Guy Warren's previous responsibilities include:
- Chief Executive, LogicaCMG UK, 2005-07
- Managing Director, Financial Services UK, LogicaCMG, 2002-05
- Sales & Marketing Director UK, LogicaCMG, 2003
- VP Banking Europe, Unisys, 2001-2002
- Banking Practice Director, UK, Unisys, 2001
- VP Cross Industries UK and Europe, Unisys, 2000
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For further information please contact
Edward Taylor
Global Head of Public Relations
Misys Banking Systems
+44 (0) 208 486 1661
edward.taylor@misys.com
Caroline Parker
Financial Dynamics
+44 (0) 207 269 7295
caroline.parker@fd.com
About Misys Banking Systems
Misys Banking Systems supplies over 1,200 customers in more than 120 countries, among them 49 of the world's top 50 banks, with software and solutions for retail banking, wholesale banking, treasury and capital markets and risk management. It has 2,500 people around the world and sales, implementation and customer support teams in nearly 30 countries. One third of the world's commercial loans, half of traded loan volumes and one in every eight global FX transactions are conducted using Misys systems. Misys Banking Systems is part of Misys plc.
About Misys plc
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global software and solutions company, is one of the world's largest and longest-established providers of industry-specific software. Founded in 1979, Misys serves the international banking and healthcare industries, combining technological expertise with in-depth understanding of customers' markets and operational needs. In banking Misys is a market leader with over 1,200 customers, including 49 of the world's top 50 banks. In healthcare Misys is also a market leader, serving more than 110,000 physicians in 18,000 practice locations, 1,200 hospitals and 600 home care providers. Through Sesame, a wholly-owned subsidiary, the company is also a leading provider of support services to financial advisers in the UK. Misys employs around 6,000 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.misys.com
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