Press release:

Ref: OGI0179
6th October 2009

New Sales Appointments in Response to Growth at Open GI

Leading broker software provider, Open GI, has expanded its sales department with the appointment of a number of new account management and internal roles.

Steve McNally (pictured above) takes on the role of Account Manager for the South West and Wales and joins the business from leading broker, The Brightside Group. He has a wealth of IT management experience and system knowledge. In his new role, Steve is responsible for managing over 100 clients’ IT requirements.

Grant Cowdrill has been appointed to head up the internal account team. He has eight years experience in IT sales having dealt with companies such as Microsoft, Cisco and Cable & Wireless. Beverley Allison joins the company as Assistant Account Manager. She takes over from Marc Driscoll, who was recently promoted to the new role of Internal Account Manager.

Commenting on the appointments, Simon Hughes, Sales and Marketing Director, said: “The expansion of the sales department is a direct response to growth across the Open GI broker base. The rise of the internet and the e-trading of commercial lines are having a dramatic impact on sales and it’s important that we offer the right levels of support. Each of the roles have been filled with high level candidates - all with very relevant broker and IT sales experience. Employing the best staff is crucial in delivering the best service. It ensures that our brokers have access to the latest cost-saving solutions.”

For More Information contact:
Caroline Hardiman
Marketing & PR Manager
Open GI
Tel: 01905 754455
email: caroline.hardiman@opengi.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Open GI supplies market leading IT solutions to insurance brokers across the UK & Ireland. With 25,000 users in around 2,000 firms, the company has a 40% share of the UK broker market and is committed to technological innovation. Open GI technology enables personal and commercial lines brokers trading in standard and niche markets to streamline business activity and become more profitable. With a workforce of 300 people and a 30 year heritage, the company enjoys a strong financial performance. For the year ended 31 st May 2007 Open GI reported revenues of £27.3 million and an operating profit of £13.6 million.