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James McGourlay transitions from Interim CEO to President, Chief Client Officer, effective April 20, 2026.

Paul Duggan steps down as President, Chief Customer Officer to become Executive Vice President, Special Advisor.

Paul Duggan will depart the company on July 1, 2026, remaining on the Executive Leadership Team until then.

McGourlay will report to Ayman Antoun, who assumes the CEO role as of April 20, 2026.

McGourlay has over 30 years at OpenText, with recent leadership continuity as Interim CEO.

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The filing details a structured executive transition at OpenText. James McGourlay, who served as Interim CEO, moves to the role of President, Chief Client Officer, reporting to Ayman Antoun, the incoming CEO. This appointment aims to strengthen client experience and renewals while supporting cloud adoption. Concurrently, Paul Duggan transitions from President, Chief Customer Officer to Executive Vice President, Special Advisor, with a planned departure date of July 1, 2026. The changes reflect a leadership realignment following the appointment of a permanent CEO.

OTEX · Open Text Corporation

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