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OpenPages Expands International Operations with Martin James


Martin James Joins OpenPages as Director of European Operations

Martin James
Director of European Operations
OpenPages

OpenPages, a leading provider of enterprise governance, risk and compliance management (GRCM) solutions, has announced the formal opening of the company's European headquarters, to be led by industry veteran, Martin James. Based in London, OpenPages' newest office furthers the company's expansion internationally, while providing localized support services for OpenPages' growing European customer base.

"As foreign filers prepare for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, OpenPages has experienced tremendous customer growth from outside the United States. Our European headquarters is a means to offer localized support services for our growing list of local customers in order to provide them with the level of service and success that is synonymous with the OpenPages brand," said Michael J. Duffy, president and CEO of OpenPages. "Martin James is a proven executive with experience in establishing European operations for a number of world-class organizations. His expertise and leadership will be critical as OpenPages continues to lead the emerging market for governance, risk and compliance management solutions."

Martin James brings to OpenPages nearly 20 years of experience in growing European operations for leading technology providers including Sonic Software (a subsidiary of Progress Software), eXcelon Corporation and Candle Corporation.

As EMEA Sales Director for Sonic Software, James was responsible for building the company's European sales team, which grew revenue by more than 50 percent each year since 2002. During his tenure, his team was the company's largest revenue contributor. Prior to Sonic Software, James served as Regional Director, Europe for eXcelon Corporation where he grew the region's business by 70 percent in 2000 while developing the company's European business partner and customer care programs.

"In a short period of time, OpenPages has built a solid reputation in Europe as the premier provide of GRCM solutions. Forward-thinking organizations across the region have chosen OpenPages SOX Express to ensure efficient, cost-effective compliance, while providing a foundation for future operational risk initiatives," said Martin James, director of European operations at OpenPages. "I look forward to expanding on the company's international success to date."

Prior to 1998, James held senior sales and marketing positions in the European offices for leading companies including Candle Corporation and Computer Associates. He holds a bachelor of science degree, having competing his studies at Cambridge University and Surrey University.

Founded in 1996, OpenPages develops enterprise governance, risk and compliance management (GRCM) solutions that streamline knowledge-intensive processes to improve corporate accountability, reduce disclosure process cost, enhance internal controls management productivity, and increase investor confidence. The company's portfolio of solutions includes Sarbanes-Oxley Express (SOX Express), the market-leading enterprise application for automating the corporate financial reporting and disclosure compliance requirements of Sections 404 and 302 of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act.


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