Epicor Software Corp. said the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive George Klaus plans to remain with the company through 2007.
Klaus has led the business software maker since 1996.
Next in line to take over the company could be Mark Duffell, who was promoted to president and chief operating officer. Duffell has been with Epicor since 1996, most recently as executive vice president, worldwide operations.
Other Epicor executives getting promotions included Michael Piraino. Piraino was named executive vice president and chief financial officer. He formerly was senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Meanwhile, John Hiraoka was promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Hiraoka most recently was senior vice president, worldwide marketing and business development.
Klaus was Orange County’s highest-paid executive two years ago when he pulled in $39.7 million in cash and stock.
Epicor made the announcements Tuesday evening. The company’s shares were up 2.8% to $14.6 on Wednesday.
