Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 12, 2004

DENNIS CLERKE – ALIGNENT SOFTWARE

DENNIS CLERKE is Chief Executive Officer of Alignent Software. Clerke has more than 15 years of experience in managing high-tech software companies. Prior to joining Alignent Software, Dennis was President and CEO of Cardiff Software, Inc., a leading provider of content capture and process automation software. During his time at Cardiff, he grew revenue at a 37% CAGR and delivered 11 years of consistent profitability, garnering the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 award four years running. In March 2004, Dennis led the company through a successful acquisition by Verity. Dennis received his bachelors degree, magna cum laude, in engineering from Boston University and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Business. Profile
TWST: Give us a brief history of Alignent Software, and introduce us to

your products?

Mr. Clerke: The company began in early 2000, and in 2002 Alignent

Software introduced Vision Strategist,