OpenText Names James McGourlay President and Chief Client Officer

Apr 20, 2026
OpenText has appointed James McGourlay as President and Chief Client Officer, effective April 20, 2026. McGourlay transitions from his role as Interim CEO and will oversee global client experience, professional services, and renewals.

OpenText announced in a press release that James McGourlay has been appointed President and Chief Client Officer, effective April 20, 2026. McGourlay transitions from his position as Interim Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's global client experience, professional services, and renewals organization.

In his new role, McGourlay will report to Ayman Antoun, who assumes the role of CEO on the same date. McGourlay will remain part of the Executive Leadership Team. He has been with OpenText for more than 30 years, holding senior positions across sales, customer operations, and executive management.

The company also stated that Paul Duggan will step down as President and Chief Customer Officer on April 20, 2026. Duggan will continue as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor until his departure on July 1, 2026, while remaining on the Executive Leadership Team during the transition.

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