OpenText Appoints George Schindler to Board of Directors

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OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX) announced the appointment of George Schindler to its board of directors effective Oct 6, 2025. Schindler served as President and CEO of CGI from 2016 to 2024, previously held senior leadership roles at CGI including President and COO, and currently serves on CGI's board. The company said Schindler will add experience relevant to OpenText's Information Management for AI strategy.

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• Board addition: George Schindler appointed on Oct 6, 2025
• Executive experience: CEO of CGI from 2016–2024
• Relevant expertise: background in global IT consulting and growth strategy

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• Concurrent role: currently serves on CGI board, potentially dividing time and focus

WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the appointment of George Schindler to its board of directors. Mr. Schindler previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of CGI Inc. ("CGI") from 2016 to 2024 and currently serves as a member of the board of directors of CGI. In his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer, he led the development and implementation of CGI's profitable growth strategy to strengthen its market position as one of the world's leading global business and strategic IT consulting services firms.

"I am very pleased to welcome George to the OpenText Board," said Tom Jenkins, Executive Chair of the Board. "As a former CEO with a proven track record of driving growth and creating shareholder value, George will bring another valuable perspective to the Board as we continue to enhance focus on the company's core Information Management for AI business."

Prior to his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of CGI, Mr. Schindler served as President and Chief Operating Officer of CGI from 2015 to 2016 and as President, United States and Canada Operations from 2011 to 2015. A recognized industry leader, Mr. Schindler has twice been named a Top 100 Leader by Federal Computer Week. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Purdue University.

About OpenText

OpenText is a leading Cloud and AI company that provides organizations around the world with a comprehensive suite of Business AI, Business Clouds, and Business Technology. We help organizations grow, innovate, become more efficient and effective, and do so in a trusted and secure way – through Information Management. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), please visit us at https://www.opentext.com.

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FAQ

Who was appointed to the OpenText board on Oct 6, 2025 (OTEX)?

George Schindler was appointed to the OpenText board on Oct 6, 2025.

What is George Schindler's relevant experience for OpenText (OTEX)?

Schindler served as President and CEO of CGI from 2016 to 2024 and held prior senior CGI roles.

Will George Schindler remain on the CGI board after joining OpenText (OTEX)?

Yes. He currently serves as a member of the CGI board while joining OpenText's board.

How does George Schindler's appointment affect OpenText's AI strategy (OTEX)?

The company said Schindler brings perspective to support its focus on Information Management for AI.

When did OpenText announce the board appointment of George Schindler (OTEX)?

The appointment was announced on October 6, 2025.