Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 22, 2002

Alan Hoverd – Open Text Corporation (otex)

GREG SECORD is the Director of Investor Relations at Open Text Corporation. In 2002, Mr. Secord was recognized for the excellence of Open Text's investor relations activities by portfolio managers, buy-side and sell-side analysts, professional and individual investors, with awards for Best Investor Relations Officer, Best Overall Investor Relations, Best Investment Community Meetings and Best Use of Conferencing. Prior to his position as Director, he served as Manager of Public and Investor Relations. Before joining Open Text, Mr. Secord worked as a communications consultant for the insurance industry and as an investor relations consultant for software startups seeking venture capital. Based in Ontario, Canada, he serves as President of the regional chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Profile
ALAN HOVERD was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Open Text Corporation in April 2000. He joined Open Text as the Vice President of Finance in July 1999. Mr. Hoverd has over 23 years of high tech experience including five years as Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Digital Equipment of Canada, a corporation with annual revenues of $2 billion. Mr. Hoverd has also held several financial positions with IBM Canada, including Manager of Finance for the Storage and Peripherals division, and five years as Controller of Gulf Minerals of Canada. Profile
TWST: How would you describe the company?

Mr. Hoverd: Open Text is the global leader in collaboration and

knowledge management software solutions. We have over 4,500

customers with over 6