Technology >> CEO Interviews >> April 23, 2001

Ian Bowater – Compass Software Group Plc (csg.l)

IAN BOWATER is the Chief Executive of Compass Software Group Plc and has direct responsibility for overall strategy and product development of the business. Mr Bowater co-founded the Group in 1995 and has sixteen years experience in the implementation of retail merchandise planning software packages. Prior to co-founding the Group, he developed and ran Compass Business Systems a retail consultancy practice. He started his career with Sears Plc as a Business Analyst after completing his degree in Mathematics at Coventry University. Profile
TWST: Would you mind starting us off with a quick corporate refresher on

Compass Software Group; what is its main business?

Mr. Bowater: The main business of the group is to provide the