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OpenText appoints Ayman Antoun as CEO effective April 20, 2026
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- Ayman Antoun, former President of IBM Americas, named CEO; effective April 20, 2026, succeeding interim CEO James McGourlay.
- Antoun brings 35+ years in global tech; previously led IBM Americas (2020-2023) and served at Bell Canada.
- Upon transition, McGourlay stays on Executive Leadership Team; P. Thomas Jenkins reverts to Chair of Board.
- Antoun holds BSEE from University of Waterloo; graduate of Harvard Business School executive program.