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ITRS GROUP APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Posted on July 10, 2014

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· Last updated: April 30, 2020

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ITRS Group Announces CEO Appointment

ITRS Group Ltd, the leading global provider of performance monitoring and management technology, announced the appointment of Guy Warren as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr Warren replaces Kevin Covington, who will remain as a Senior Advisor to ITRS.

Guy Warren’s Industry Experience

Guy Warren brings over 25 years’ experience of running software businesses and working directly with companies within ITRS’s target market.

Guy Warren

Guy Warren

Previous Leadership Roles and Achievements

Prior to joining ITRS, he spent two years with FNZ Group as Group COO & European CEO, and previously served as Chief Operating Officer to the FTSE Group.  While at FTSE Group, Mr Warren was a customer of ITRS, using Geneos to monitor the real-time platforms which calculated and distributed the FTSE’s real-time indices. During this period, Guy delivered significant improvements in availability, achieving better that 99.99% uptime.

Guy also spent a number of years as the EVP and General Manager of Misys Banking, a leader in the core banking software market. He led the successful launch and adoption of their new core banking product to existing and new customers.

Board Reactions to CEO Appointment

Commenting on the appointment, Richard Berliand, Chairman of ITRS said: “We are delighted to welcome Guy to the board of ITRS.  Guy has a wealth of experience of both running companies within the software sector, and also companies which rely on software to run their businesses.  He is therefore well placed to bring ITRS to the next stage of its growth.”

“On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Kevin for his contribution to the success of ITRS to date.  We are delighted that Kevin has decided to remain as a Senior Advisor to ITRS.”

Key Takeaways

  • Guy Warren appointed CEO of ITRS Group, succeeding Kevin Covington, who becomes Senior Advisor.
  • Warren brings over 25 years of software and financial markets experience, including leadership roles at FNZ Group, FTSE Group, and Misys Banking.
  • At FTSE, Warren used ITRS’s Geneos to improve platform uptime to over 99.99%.
  • Chairman Richard Berliand highlighted Warren’s dual expertise in running software firms and serving clients that rely on software.
  • Kevin Covington transitions to a Senior Advisor role, ensuring continuity in leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new CEO of ITRS Group?
Guy Warren
Who did Guy Warren replace?
He replaces Kevin Covington, who becomes a Senior Advisor to ITRS Group.
What relevant experience does Guy Warren bring?
He has over 25 years’ experience, including roles as Group COO & European CEO at FNZ Group, COO at FTSE Group, and EVP & GM at Misys Banking.
What impact did Warren have at FTSE Group?
He used ITRS’s Geneos to monitor real‑time platforms and improved availability to better than 99.99% uptime.
What did the Chairman say about the appointment?
Chairman Richard Berliand said Warren’s software sector experience and understanding of software‑reliant businesses will help bring ITRS to its next growth stage.

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