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Paul Musselman appointed to lead Strategy and Corporate Development

Misys plc, the global software and solutions company, today (5 March 2007) announces that Paul Musselman has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, with immediate effect. 

Paul joins from IBM where he worked for six years and was most recently Vice President in the Global Services organisation with global responsibility for complex commercial transactions and partnerships.  Paul joined IBM's Corporate Development function at the world headquarters and went on to lead  IBM's Corporate Development team for Europe, Middle East and Africa based in Paris  Prior to IBM,  Paul had a range of corporate development roles with Net Perceptions Inc and Intel Corporation.
Mike Lawrie, Chief Executive, Misys plc, said:  'We are pleased to have appointed Paul to lead corporate development across the Company, reporting to me.  He brings extensive expertise which will be valuable as we continue to build our business and position around high growth market segments.  Paul will have specific responsibility for developing winning partnerships and leading acquisitions which support our growth strategy and we welcome him to the team.' 

Additional biographical information
2001 - 07 International Business Machines Corp
 - 2005 -07 Vice President, IBM Global Services
 - 2003 -05 Director, Corporate Development, EMEA
 - 2001 - 03 Director, Corporate Development, New York
2000 - 01 Net Perceptions Inc
 - Vice President Business Development and Alliances
1997 - 2000 Intel Corp
 - Manager, New Business Development, Intel Capital

ANALYST / INVESTOR ENQUIRIES
Alex Dee 
Tel:   +44 (0) 20 7368 2336
Mob: +44 (0) 7989 017 979
Email: alex.dee@misys.co.uk
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Susan Cottam
Tel:   +44 (0) 20 7368 2305
Mob: +44 (0) 7957 807 721
Email: susan.cottam@misys.co.uk
Josh Rosenstock
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Mob: +44 (0) 7921 910 914
Email: josh.rosenstock@misys.co.uk

ABOUT MISYS plc
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global software and solutions company, is one of the world's largest and longest-established providers of industry-specific software. Founded in 1979, Misys serves the international banking and healthcare industries, combining technological expertise with in-depth understanding of customers' markets and operational needs. In banking Misys is a market leader with over 1,200 customers, including 49 of the world's top 50 banks. In healthcare Misys is also a market leader, serving more than 110,000 physicians in 18,000 practice locations, 1,200 hospitals and 600 home care providers. Through Sesame, a wholly-owned subsidiary, the company is also a leading provider of support services to financial advisers in the UK. Misys employs around 6,000 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.misys.com