Cognos Announces Management Change
OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2002Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN; TSE: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence (BI), today announced the departure of Robert Courteau, senior vice president, worldwide field operations, from the Company. The departure was a mutual decision between Mr. Courteau and Cognos. Effective immediately, Cognos' worldwide field operations will now report directly to the president and chief operating officer, Rob Ashe.
"I would like to wish Bob well in his future endeavors," said Rob Ashe, president and chief operating officer, Cognos. "As Cognos continues to expand its leadership position in the business intelligence market, I am confident in the strength of our team, our products and our vision of corporate performance management to take our Company to the next level."

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