People Moves: Ayman Antoun, CEO at OpenText
OpenText has installed Ayman Antoun as its new CEO, effective 20 April.
He brings more than three decades of experience in global technology leadership, operational discipline and enterprise transformation, positioning him to guide OpenText through its next phase of growth in enterprise AI.
Leading OpenText into a new chapter
Ayman’s career spans leadership roles at IBM and Bell Canada. Most recently, he served as President of IBM Americas, overseeing the company’s largest and most complex markets across the US, Canada and Latin America.
During his tenure, he drove significant advancements in cloud computing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cognitive solutions and digital modernisation.
Prior to that, he led IBM Canada and Global Technology Services, and earlier served as Senior Vice President of Business Market Sales at Bell Canada. He also serves on the boards of TD Bank and CAE.
On his new role, Ayman said: “OpenText's core product portfolio, which is the foundation for training agentic AI, combined with its worldwide client base, offers the company a competitive advantage as trusted data is now essential to how economies, nations and businesses operate around the world.
“I am energised by the opportunity to lead OpenText into its next chapter and look forward to working with the board and leadership team to accelerate the company’s growth strategy and deliver long-term shareholder value.”
Deep enterprise tech experience
Ayman is set to succeed James McGourlay, who has served as Interim CEO during an extensive search process. He will transition to a role within OpenText’s Executive Leadership Team.
P. Thomas (Tom) Jenkins, Executive Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, will return to the role of Chair of the Board following the transition.
“The board is very pleased to welcome Ayman to OpenText,” Tom said. “He is the best leader to drive shareholder value by growing revenue in our core enterprise information management for training agentic AI business.
“His deep enterprise technology and software expertise, along with decades of leading large-scale global transformations, will be a catalyst for OpenText’s next phase of growth.”
David Fraser, Lead Independent Director and Co-Chair of the CEO Search Committee, added: “Ayman’s experience leading major technology organisations, particularly in cloud and digital modernisation, and his strong international relationships made him uniquely suited to advance the company’s leadership in enterprise AI during this pivotal phase.”
