Corel Appoints Former Sage Software Executive as New Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Americas

Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL) (TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced that Kevin Thornton has been named Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Americas. An industry executive with more than fifteen years of experience, Thornton rejoins Corel to lead the company’s sales and marketing efforts across the Americas.

Prior to rejoining Corel, Thornton was the Senior Vice President of Sales at Sage Software, working in the Small Business Division. In this position, he was responsible for all sales channels and new customer acquisition for leading Sage Software brands such as ACT!®, Peachtree®, Simply Accounting® and Timeslips®. Previously, Thornton was the Vice President Sales, Americas at Corel, where he helped to lead the company through multiple successful product launches.

In his new role, Thornton will be responsible for leading the company’s sales and marketing efforts across the Americas with specific emphasis on further expanding the Company’s reach through retailers and resellers as well as original equipment manufacturers and online service providers.

“I am delighted to return to Corel at such an exciting time for the Company and our partners,” said Kevin Thornton, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Americas. “With its recent acquisitions, Corel now offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of solutions for consumers and small businesses with easy-to-use products for photo and video editing, illustration and design, office productivity and file compression. I look forward to working with our partners to create custom bundles and solutions that increase sales by delivering superior value to end users.”

“We are very pleased to have Kevin rejoin the Corel team,” said Patrick Morley, Chief Operating Officer, Corel. “Kevin’s experience leading the Small Business Division at Sage Software and his prior experience at Corel make him an ideal fit to lead our Americas sales and marketing efforts.”

This appointment further reinforces Corel’s commitment to strategic partnerships and their importance to the company’s continued growth. Corel is focused on working in partnership with resellers, retailers and OEMs to develop custom solutions that enable partners to differentiate themselves in the market.

“Kevin brings the experience, creativity, and insight we value in a senior channel executive,” said Brian Burke, President, Distribution Services, Navarre Corporation. “Corel has long been a valued partner and, now with their expanded portfolio of digital media solutions, we are confident that we have the support and expertise we need to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”