/THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE
SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/
EDMONTON and CALGARY, Aug. 13 /CNW/ - Sylogist Ltd. ("SYZ" - TSX Venture Exchange) The Board of Directors of Sylogist Ltd. is pleased to announce executive and board role appointments.
Mr. Werner Biegler has been appointed President and CEO effective August 13th. Mr. Biegler joined Sylogist in January 2007 and brings over 18 years of experience in the technology industry in a wide range of leadership roles.
Mr. Jim Wilson has been appointed Executive Chairman. Mr. Wilson was CEO since June 2004, and has served on the board since 2001. In his new role, Mr. Wilson will lead the strategic and acquisition related activities of the company in addition to chairing the board.
Mr. Bill Hews has been appointed Lead Director. Mr. Hews was previously board Chair. The Lead Director position was created to enhance board independence within the new structure.
Jim Wilson noted, "We are very pleased with the operational leadership that Werner has demonstrated since joining Sylogist and look forward to his positive impact as we refine our focus and extend our reach."
About Sylogist
--------------
Sylogist provides enterprise information management and collaboration solutions to local government, education and private sector customers. Solutions are deployed through client, web-based and mobile systems. Sylogist Local Government Solutions provide an integrated suite of business applications to municipalities that serve their needs for revenue, finance and operations management capabilities. Sylogist Education Solutions provides financial, student information and collaborative web-site management systems for the K-12 market. Our industry leading collaboration web solutions enhance teacher, parent and student on-line collaboration driving improved student achievement.
The Company's stock is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SYZ. Information about Sylogist can be found at http://www.sylogist.com.
Forward-looking statements: This press release contains statements about expected or anticipated future events and financial results that are forward-looking in nature and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as general economic, market and business conditions, the regulatory process and actions, technical issues, new legislation, competitive and general economic factors and conditions, the uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans, the occurrence of unexpected events, and Sylogist's capability to execute and implement its future plans. Actual results may differ materially from those projected by management.
Although Sylogist believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because Sylogist can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Sylogist undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
The TSX-Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy
or accuracy of this release.