People: Open Text Corp (OTEX.O)

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Jenkins, P. Thomas 49 2005 Executive Chairman of the Board, Chief Strategy Officer
Shackleton, John 62 2005 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
McFeeters, Paul 54 2006 Chief Financial Officer
Wilkerson, John 53 2006 Executive Vice President - Global Sales, Services and Support
Forquer, M. William 51 2007 Executive Vice President - Corporate Marketing
Fowlie, Randy 49 1998 Director
Sadler, Stephen 58 1997 Director
Slaunwhite, Michael 48 1998 Director
Jackman, Brian 68 2002 Director
Hamilton, Gail 59 2006 Director
Emerson, Harry 68 2008 Director
Stevenson, Katharine 47 2008 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Jenkins, P. Thomas Mr. P. Thomas Jenkins serves as Executive Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of Open Text Corporation. He has served as a Director of Open Text since December 1994 and as its Chairman since June 30, 1998 and most recently as its Executive Chairman since June 30, 2005. From July 1994 to July 1997 Mr. Jenkins was President of Open Text and from July 1997 until July 2005, Mr. Jenkins served as Chief Executive Officer of Open Text. Mr. Jenkins was appointed Chief Strategy Officer of Open Text in August 2005 and currently serves in that capacity. From December 1986 until June 1994, Mr. Jenkins held several executive positions with DALSA Inc., an electronic imaging manufacturer based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Prior to these positions, Mr. Jenkins was employed in a variety of technical and managerial capacities at a variety of information technology based companies in Canada. In addition to his Open Text responsibilities, Mr. Jenkins is currently a member of the board of BMC Software, Inc., a publicly traded software corporation based in Houston, Texas. He is also an appointed member of the Government of Canada’s Competition Policy Review Panel and an appointed member of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Mr. Jenkins received an M.B.A. in entrepreneurship & technology management from Schulich School of Business at York University, an M.A.Sc. in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto and a B.Eng. & Mgt. in Engineering Physics and Commerce from McMaster University.
Shackleton, John Mr. John Shackleton serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Open Text Corporation. He has served as a director of Open Text since January 1999 and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Open Text since July 2005. Mr. Shackleton has more than thirty years of software and services management experience, which includes IT, consulting, product development and sales management roles. Mr. Shackleton joined Open Text from Platinum Technologies, Inc., where he was President of the Platinum Solutions Division from July 1996 to July 1998. This division provided consulting services to Global 2000 customers. Prior to that he served as Vice President of Professional Services for the Central U.S. and South America at Sybase Inc., and served as Vice President of Worldwide Consulting at View Star Corporation, a document management imaging company.
McFeeters, Paul Mr. Paul J. McFeeters serves as Chief Financial Officer of Open Text Corporation since June 2006. Mr. McFeeters has more than 20 years of business experience, including previous employment as Chief Financial Officer of Platform Computing Inc., a grid computing software vendor from 2003 to 2006, and of Kintana Inc., a privately-held IT governance software provider, from 2000 to 2003. Mr. McFeeters also held President and CEO positions at both MD Private Trust from 1997 to 2000 and Municipal Financial Corporation from 1981 to 1996. Mr. McFeeters holds a Certified Management Accountant designation and attained a B.B.A (Honours) from Wilfrid Laurier University and an MBA from York University, Canada.
Wilkerson, John Mr. John Wilkerson serves as Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Services and Support of Open Text Corporation since August 2006. Mr. Wilkerson has over 25 years of experience working in the hi-technology industry. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Wilkerson served as Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Business Development, Technical Services and Customer Support at Bocada Corporation. From 2002 to 2003, Mr. Wilkerson served as Vice President of United States Services for Microsoft Corporation, where Mr. Wilkerson was responsible for the operating plan and execution of Microsoft Consulting Services and Premier Support Services for the U.S. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Wilkerson served as Vice President and President of Global Alliances at Electronic Data Systems Corporation. Mr. Wilkerson has also had other executive and management positions at Oracle Corporation and IBM Corporation. Mr. Wilkerson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Seattle Pacific University.
Forquer, M. William Mr. M. William Forquer serves as Executive Vice President - Corporate Marketing of Open Text Corporation since July 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Forquer was Executive Vice President, ECM Business Development. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Forquer served as Executive Vice President, Marketing. Mr. Forquer has also held the position of Senior Vice President, Business Development of Open Text. Mr. Forquer has been involved with knowledge management systems throughout his entire career. He has been with Open Text since June 1998, when the Company acquired Information Dimensions Inc. (IDI), where Mr. Forquer was President. Mr. Forquer has a B.S. in Mathematics Education and a M.S. in Computer and Information Science, both from The Ohio State University.
Fowlie, Randy Mr. Randy Fowlie serves as Director of Open Text Corporation since March 1998. Mr. Fowlie has operated a consulting practice since July 2006. From January 2005 until July 2006, Mr. Fowlie held the position of Vice President and General Manager, Digital Media, of Harris Corporation, formerly Leitch Technology Corporation (Leitch), a company that was engaged in the design, development, and distribution of audio and video infrastructure to the professional video industry. Leitch was acquired in August 2005 by Harris Corporation. From June 1999 to January 2005, Mr. Fowlie held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Inscriber Technology Corporation (Inscriber), a computer software company; from February 1998 to June 1999 Mr. Fowlie was the Chief Financial Officer of Inscriber. Inscriber was acquired by Leitch in January 2005. Prior to working at Inscriber Mr. Fowlie was a partner with KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, where he worked from 1984 to May 1999. Mr. Fowlie received a B.B.A. (Honours) from Wilfrid Laurier University and he is a Chartered Accountant.
Sadler, Stephen Mr. Stephen J. Sadler serves as Director of Open Text Corporation since September 1997. From April 2000 to present, Mr. Sadler has served as the Chairman and CEO of Enghouse Systems Limited, a public software engineering company that develops geographic information systems as well as interactive voice response systems. Mr. Sadler was previously the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Geac Computer Corp Ltd (GEAC) from 1987 to 1990, President and Chief Executive Officer of GEAC from 1990 to 1996, Vice Chairman of GEAC from 1996 to 1998, and was a Senior Advisor to GEAC on acquisitions until May 1999. Prior to Mr. Sadler’s involvement with GEAC, he held executive positions with Phillips Electronics Limited and Loblaws Companies Limited. Currently, Mr. Sadler is also a director of the following public companies: i) Enghouse Systems Limited and ii) Belzberg Technologies Inc. In addition, Mr. Sadler is also the Chairman of Helix Investments (Canada) Inc., a position he has held since early 1998. Mr. Sadler holds a B.A. Sc. (Honours) in industrial engineering and an M.B.A. (Dean’s List) and he is a Chartered Accountant.
Slaunwhite, Michael Mr. Michael Slaunwhite serves as Director of Open Text Corporation since March 1998. Mr. Slaunwhite is presently the Executive Chairman of Halogen Software Inc. Mr. Slaunwhite had served as CEO and Chairman of Halogen Software Inc., a provider of employee performance management software, from 2000 to August 2006, and as President and Chairman from 1995 to 2000. From 1994 to 1995, Mr. Slaunwhite was an independent consultant to a number of companies, assisting them with strategic and financing plans. Mr. Slaunwhite was the Chief Financial Officer of Corel Corporation from 1988 to 1993. Mr. Slaunwhite holds B.A. Commerce (Honours) from Carleton University.
Jackman, Brian Mr. Brian Jackman serves as Director of Open Text Corporation since December 2002. Mr. Jackman is the President of the Jackman Group Inc., a private consulting firm he founded in 2005. From 1982 until his retirement in September 2001, Mr. Jackman held various positions with Tellabs Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, most recently as Executive Vice President, President, Global Systems and Technologies and as a member of the board of directors of the company. Mr. Jackman also serves as a director of the following public companies: (i) PC-TEL, Incorporated, and (ii) Keithley Instruments, Incorporated. Mr. Jackman received a B.A from Gannon University and an M.B.A from The Pennsylvania State University.
Hamilton, Gail Ms. Gail E. Hamilton serves as Director of Open Text Corporation since December 2006. For the five years prior thereto, Ms. Hamilton led a team of over 2,000 employees worldwide as Executive Vice President at Symantec Corp (Symantec), an infrastructure software company, and most recently had “P&L” responsibility for their global services and support business. During her five years at Symantec, Ms. Hamilton helped steer the company through an aggressive acquisition strategy. In 2003 Information Security magazine recognized Ms. Hamilton as one of the “20 Women Luminaries” shaping the security industry. Ms. Hamilton has over 20 years of experience growing top technology and services businesses in the enterprise market. She has extensive management experience at Compaq and Hewlett Packard, as well as Microtec Research. Currently, Ms. Hamilton is also a director of the following public companies: (i) Ixia (a provider of IP network testing solutions), and (ii) Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a distributor of components and computer systems). In addition Ms. Hamilton also holds directorship at Surgient, Inc. (a supplier of virtualization technology). Ms. Hamilton received both a BSEE from the University of Colorado and an MSEE from Stanford University.
Emerson, Harry Mr. Harry Garfield Emerson serves as Director of Open Text Corporation since August 2008. Mr. Emerson is the Principal of Emerson Advisory, an independent business and financial advisory company. Mr. Emerson served as the National Chair of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, a Canadian national law firm with overseas offices, from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2006. Mr. Emerson was also the President and CEO of NM Rothschild & Sons Canada Limited, an investment banking firm affiliated with NM Rothschild & Sons Limited, London, England, from February 1, 1990 to July 31, 2001. Prior to that, Mr. Emerson was a senior partner of the law firm, Davies, Ward & Beck, where he practiced from January 1, 1970 to January 31, 1990. Mr. Emerson is a certified director of the Institute of Corporate Directors, a member of (i) the Directors in Residence faculty of The Directors College sponsored by the DeGroote School of Business (McMaster University), (ii) the Conference Board of Canada, and (iii) a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Currently, Mr. Emerson is also a director of the following public companies: (i) CAE Inc, and (ii) Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. In addition, Mr. Emerson also holds directorship in the following companies: (i) Sentry Select Capital Inc., (ii) Wittington Investments, Limited (iii) Pelmorex Investments Inc., and (iv) RII North America Inc. Mr. Emerson is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and holds an LL.B. and an undergraduate honours degree in history.
Stevenson, Katharine Ms. Katharine B. Stevenson serves as Director of Open Text Corporation since December of 2008. Ms Stevenson also serves as a director and chair of the audit committee of OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc., and director and member of the audit committee of CAE Inc., both of which are publicly listed companies. She is Chair of the Board of Governors of The Bishop Strachan School, a top independent school for girls, and a Governor of the University of Guelph. Ms. Stevenson has 25 years of corporate finance experience. She was formerly Treasurer of Nortel Networks Corporation from 1998-2007, and from 1995-1998 was Assistant Treasurer and VP, Corporate Finance. From 1984-1995, she held a variety of positions in corporate and investment banking at JP Morgan Chase & Co. From 1989-1995, Ms. Stevenson was Vice President, providing financial advice to top multinational companies. Ms. Stevenson holds a B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) from Harvard University. She is also certified with the professional designation ICD.D, granted by the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Jenkins, P. Thomas 1,307,020
Shackleton, John 1,380,100
McFeeters, Paul 864,946
Wilkerson, John 1,456,400
Forquer, M. William 341,355
Fowlie, Randy --
Sadler, Stephen --
Slaunwhite, Michael --
Jackman, Brian --
Hamilton, Gail --
Emerson, Harry --
Stevenson, Katharine --
As Of 29 Jun 2009

Options Compensation

Name Options Value
Jenkins, P. Thomas 848,000 11,273,880
Shackleton, John 1,400,724 24,576,330
McFeeters, Paul 10,000 208,853
Wilkerson, John 100,000 1,704,300
Forquer, M. William 75,000 637,200
Fowlie, Randy 0 0
Sadler, Stephen 0 0
Slaunwhite, Michael 0 0
Jackman, Brian 0 0
Hamilton, Gail 0 0
Emerson, Harry 0 0
Stevenson, Katharine 0 0

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