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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 6400X WANdisco Plc 23 February 2017 \n\n23 February 2017\nWANdisco plc\n(\"WANdisco\" or the \"Company\")\n \nBoard update\n \nWANdisco (LSE: WAND), the world leader in Active Data Replication™ today announces the following board changes.\n \nDr Yeturu Aahlad, 58, who is part of the core team that founded WANdisco in 2005, is appointed to the board with immediate effect. Dr Aahlad is a pioneer in the field of active-active data replication, a patented process that sits at the heart of WANdisco's core technology, WANdisco Fusion. Dr Aahlad has a Ph.D in the field of Distributed Computing from the University of Texas, Austin and a BS in Electronics and Communication from IIT Madras.\n \nIn addition, the Company announces that James (Jim) Campigli, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Marketing, Co-Founder and member of the board will be stepping down with immediate effect to pursue other business interests. He leaves with the board's thanks for the significant contribution he has made since WANdisco's inception.\n \nDavid Richards, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chairman of WANdisco, commented:\n \n\"We are delighted to welcome Dr Aahlad to the board. As a founder and pioneer of WANdisco's patented technology, he is a natural addition and we believe he offers a wealth of industry experience which will be invaluable as we implement our near term growth strategy. I would also like to thank Jim for his tremendous contribution in the development of WANdisco and wish him well in all his future endeavours.\"\n \nDr Aahlad currently has a beneficial holding of 2,825,021 Ordinary Shares in the Company representing 7.62% of the Company's issued share capital.\n \nThere are no further disclosures required relating to Dr Aahlad's appointment in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.\n \nFor further information, please contact:\n \n\n\n\n\nWANdisco plc\n\n\nvia Vigo Communications\n\n\n\n\nDavid Richards, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chairman\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nErik Miller, Chief Financial Officer\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVigo Communications\n\n\n+44 (0)207 830 9707\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Garcia / Fiona Henson / Antonia Pollock\nwww.vigocomms.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStifel (Joint Broker and Nomad)\n\n\n+44 (0)207 710 7600\n\n\n\n\nFred...