JEDDAH, 11 May 2004 — Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) Chairman Lewis S. Ranieri has announced that CA Independent Director Kenneth D. Cron has been named interim chief executive officer (CEO). In addition, Ranieri named Jeff Clarke as chief operating officer (COO).
“These appointments solidify and strengthen CA’s senior management team at a critical juncture in the company,” Ranieri said. “I am delighted that Ken Cron has agreed to step into the CEO’s role at such an important time. As CA’s board engages in an active CEO search, Ken will provide the leadership, continuity of CA’s vision and the business experience necessary to continue to move the company forward and position it for long-term success. Having had a chance to work closely with Jeff Clarke over the past several weeks, we realized that he is ideally suited to take on expanded responsibilities.”
Reporting directly to Cron in addition to Clarke, are the company’s research and development, technology services, legal and communications organizations. Reporting to Clarke are the company’s sales, partnership, business development, marketing, finance and human resources organizations.
As previously announced, Sanjay Kumar will remain with the company and serve as chief software architect. Clarke advised that Greg Corgan has been appointed senior vice president for worldwide sales. Corgan succeeds Stephen Richards, who has resigned from the company. In his new post, Corgan leads CA’s global direct sales force and is responsible for building and maintaining customer relationships.
“Greg’s extensive sales background and outstanding enterprise experience make him the right person to assume this very important role for the company,” Clarke said. “Since coming to CA just a year ago, Greg already has built on the significant progress CA has made with its customers. The new and innovative programs he has put in place will help ensure that customers continue to be CA’s No. 1 priority.”