Agilysys Announces New Operational Leadership Team; Eliminates Layer of Senior Management...

Agilysys Announces New Operational Leadership Team; Eliminates Layer of Senior
Management in Strategic Realignment

CLEVELAND, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS)
announced today that as part of its strategic management realignment the
leaders of the company's three operating segments -- Hospitality Solutions
Group (HSG), Retail Solutions Group (RSG) and Technology Solutions Group (TSG)
-- will now report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Martin F.
Ellis, in the process eliminating a layer of management.
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"We have a very talented and seasoned operational leadership team who I
intend to work very closely with in refocusing our corporate strategy to drive
value creation," stated Ellis, who was elected to his new positions earlier
this week. "They are acknowledged industry leaders in their respective
markets who are keenly focused on growing their distinctive brands and
targeted customer bases."
Tina Stehle, 51, was named senior vice president and general manager of
Alpharetta, Georgia-based HSG. Stehle, previously HSG senior vice president,
joined Agilysys in 2004 through the acquisition of Inter-American Data, Inc.
(IAD), where she served as vice president, software services. Prior to
joining IAD, Stehle worked for Flagler Computer Software, where her primary
function was software development and technical services. Additionally, over
the years, Stehle has held various senior-level positions at Federal Express,
Cox Communications and D'Arcy MacManus Masius. Stehle received her bachelor's
degree in education from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania and her MBA from
Emory University's Goizueta School of Business in Atlanta.
Paul Civils, 58, was promoted to senior vice president and general manager
of RSG, based in Greenville, South Carolina. Civils, formerly vice president
and general manager, joined Agilysys in 2003 through the acquisition of Kyrus
Corporation. Prior to joining Kyrus, Civils was a sales manager for the
industrial sector of Info Systems of North Carolina, an IBM business partner.
He began his career in 1977 at IBM, where he held various sales and sales
management positions. Civils earned his bachelor's degree from Western
Kentucky University. Additionally, he has completed leadership and management
training from IBM in classes taught at Harvard University and at the IBM
campuses.
Tony Mellina, 52, was named senior vice president and general manager of
TSG, based in Edison, New Jersey. Mellina, formerly senior vice president of
Sun technology solutions, joined Agilysys in 2007 through the acquisition of
Innovativ Systems Design, Inc., where he served as CEO. Before joining
Innovativ, Mellina held various sales and sales management positions at Sun
Microsystems and Honeywell. Mellina earned a bachelor's degree in economics
from the City University of New York.
Three Executive Positions Eliminated
Agilysys has eliminated the positions of Robert J. Bailey and Peter J.
Coleman, both executive vice presidents, and Jeff Levine, senior vice
president - IT and operations, effective immediately.
All three previously reported to Arthur Rhein, who retired this week as
president and chief executive officer, and stepped down as chairman and a
company director. Their corporate positions, based in Boca Raton, Florida and
Solon, Ohio, will not be filled as part of the company's plan to more fully
integrate their responsibilities into business unit management and consolidate
its Florida corporate headquarters into its Solon offices.
"As a result of our emphasis on reshaping and streamlining this company,
it has become clear that we no longer can afford the corporate overhead that
was anticipated to support our previous growth target," said Ellis. "As a
result, we are restructuring corporate SG&A to improve operating performance,
deliver sustainable earnings growth and position the company for the future."
Agilysys has set a strategic objective of realigning overhead
infrastructure with current market realities. In addition to $17 million of
expenses eliminated as a result of cost-reduction initiatives earlier this
year, the company has identified further opportunities, including a management
realignment and headquarters consolidation.
"We greatly appreciate the dedication of Bob, Pete and Jeff, and the many
important contributions they have made during their long and distinguished
careers with Agilysys," said Ellis. "We wish them well in their future
endeavors."
Bailey, who began his career with Agilysys in 1977, was named executive
vice president in 2002. He had been a member of the Agilysys Executive
Committee since 2000.
Coleman began his career with Agilysys in 1972 and was also named
executive vice president in 2002. He had been a member of the Agilysys
Executive Committee since 2000.
Levine, who joined Agilysys in 1985, was promoted to senior vice president
- IT and operations in 2006.
About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and
public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including
retail and hospitality. The company uses technology -- including hardware,
software and services -- to help customers resolve their most complicated IT
needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high
availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management,
identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific
software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets.
Headquartered in Cleveland with fiscal 2008 revenues of $781 million, Agilysys
operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales offices
in the United Kingdom and China. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.
SOURCE Agilysys, Inc.

Investor contact: Martin Ellis, President and Chief Executive Officer,
+1-440-519-8636, martin.ellis@agilysys.com, or Media contact: Shawn Turner,
Communications Manager, +1-440-519-8627, shawn.turner@agilysys.com, both of
Agilysys, Inc.