Lawson Software Names Bickel as Chief Information Officer
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2008--Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced the appointment of Craig Bickel as senior vice president and chief information officer. Bickel will join Lawson on June 2, 2008. In his new role with Lawson, he will oversee the company's global information services organization and be responsible for developing and managing Lawson's technology strategy to support its worldwide operations in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.
Bickel brings more than 30 years of information technology experience to Lawson, including more than 20 years in senior management and executive positions. Before Lawson, Bickel was a director for AlixPartners LLP, a $500 million management consulting firm that specializes in corporate turnarounds and transitions. Prior to AlixPartners, Bickel served as vice president and chief information officer for Cabot Corporation, a $2.7 billion specialty chemical manufacturer based in Boston, Mass. In these roles he led multiple business transformations and information services initiatives for global operations.
"Lawson is continuing to transform itself into a global business, opening new markets and operations in multiple countries," said Bickel. "The company has set a solid foundation for this transformation, and I look forward to helping the company operate efficiently and effectively in multiple geographies. It's a great opportunity to put my experience to work."
"Craig has a proven track record and a keen understanding of the information systems challenges companies face as they expand operations into new geographies," said Harry Debes, president and chief executive officer for Lawson. "Lawson is a truly global company and we continue to expand our business in the U.S. and in regions throughout the world. With Craig joining our executive team, we'll be able to focus on building a world-class global information systems organization."
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in Lawson's ability to realize synergies and revenue opportunities anticipated from the Intentia International acquisition; uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; uncertainty regarding potential future deterioration in the market for auction rate securities which could result in additional permanent impairment charges, global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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