Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 8, 1999
IAN MCLAREN, President and CEO of CrossKeys Systems Corporation, brings
exceptional experience and market-focused leadership to CrossKeys. After
graduating from Queen's University, Ian McLaren became Group Vice
President of the Finance, Professional and Public Administration Sector
for Digital Equipment of Canada (now Compaq).In 1994, Mr. McLaren joined
SHL Systemhouse as Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHL
Systemhouse's Ottawa Region. His most recent position was President of
MCI Systemhouse Canada, UK and International Operations. In this
capacity, he was responsible for a 5000-person team of sales, marketing
and software professionals. During his tenure, SHL Systemhouse Canada
achieved sales growth at twice the market rate, with revenues in excess
of $1billion in fiscal 1997. Ian joined CrossKeys in 1999 as President
and CEO with the objective of taking CrossKeys to the next level of
leadership in Network Performance Management. Profile
TWST: First, start us with a bit of a background profile on CrossKeysenough of a historical context that also brings us up-to-date and
describes what you see as your business and what you see as