---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001002638-26-000031"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OTEX"
cik: "0001002638"
company_name: "OPEN TEXT CORP"
filed_at: "2026-04-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T05:15:55.182091+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# OpenText names Ayman Antoun CEO; McGourlay becomes President/CCO, Duggan steps down

## Summary
- James McGourlay transitions from Interim CEO to President, Chief Client Officer, effective April 20, 2026.
- Paul Duggan steps down as President, Chief Customer Officer; becomes EVP, Special Advisor until departure on July 1, 2026.
- Ayman Antoun becomes CEO of OpenText as of April 20, 2026; McGourlay will report to him.
- McGourlay has over 30 years at OpenText; will lead global client experience, professional services, and renewals.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001002638-26-000031
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OTEX
- cik: 0001002638
- company_name: OPEN TEXT CORP
- filed_at: 2026-04-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1002638/000100263826000031/0001002638-26-000031-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1002638/000100263826000031/otex-20260420.htm

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