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Press release:

Ref: OGI0198
16th February 2010

Open GI Appoints New Head of Software Development

Open GI has appointed Sue Craig (pictured above) to the new role of Head of Software Development as part of the company’s continuous drive to provide market-leading broker solutions.

Sue is responsible for 85 members of Open GI’s 150+ development team, delivering the company’s product strategy and ensuring the best processes and procedures are in place covering all aspects from initial concept through to delivery. This will include a heavy focus on the Open Trader platform, Open GI’s market-leading full cycle offering for SME business.

With a software development career spanning more than 25 years, eight of which were spent at Vertex Financial Services and the last year at British Energy (Trading and Sales), Sue is more than equipped for the challenges that lie ahead in her new role.

Commenting on her appointment Sue Craig, said; “Following a year in the utilities industry I was keen to get back into a commercial environment with direct client liaison. As a market leading software house, with a clear vision of the future and a drive to succeed, Open GI provides a challenging and exciting opportunity, managing a positive, ‘can do’ team. Open GI has a customer centric approach to development, which I wish to build on by transferring skills gained from my career in mortgage software.”

Richard Earle, Software Development Director, Open GI, said; “Sue is a welcome addition to the Open GI development team. Her strong software background and vast experience at a management level, in a range of industries, will ensure that the £4m plus we spend on research and development each year will continue to drive both the business and development teams forward.”

For More Information about Open GI:
Adele Clarkson
Marketing and PR Manager
Open GI
Tel: 01905 754455
email: adele.clarkson@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.