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'''Vinodka "Vin" Murria''' OBE (born 1962) is a British businesswoman and founder of [[Advanced Computer Software|Advanced Computer Software plc]] where she served as CEO until it was acquired in 2015.<ref name="FT">{{cite web |
'''Vinodka "Vin" Murria''' OBE (born 1962) is a British businesswoman and founder of [[Advanced Computer Software|Advanced Computer Software plc]] where she served as CEO until it was acquired in 2015.<ref name="FT">{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/5c6b69ec-ead2-11e1-984b-00144feab49a|title=Chief executive says 'thank you' everyday|last1=Medland|first1=Dina|date=20 September 2012|website=Financial Times|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=7 March 2019}}</ref> She works as an investor with [[HgCapital]].<ref name="Blooomberg">{{cite web |title=Vinodka Murria: Executive Profile & Biography |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=985085&privcapId=115336 |website=Bloomberg.com |accessdate=7 March 2019}}</ref><ref name="businessinsider">{{cite web |last1=Cook |first1=James |title=Here are all the UK tech figures named in the Queen's New Year's Honours list |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/here-are-all-the-uk-tech-figures-named-in-the-queens-new-years-honours-list-2017-12?IR=T |website=Business Insider |accessdate=7 March 2019 |date=29 December 2017}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Murria was born in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]], and moved to the United Kingdom at the age of three. She received a first class BSc in [[Computer Science]] and an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from the [[University of London]].She also holds an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from [[Edinburgh Napier University]].<ref name="Blooomberg" /> |
Murria was born in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]], and moved to the United Kingdom at the age of three.<ref name="FT" /> She received a first class BSc in [[Computer Science]] and an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from the [[University of London]].She also holds an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from [[Edinburgh Napier University]].<ref name="Blooomberg" /> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Murria began her |
Murria began her career at Kewill Systems. When she left the company in 2001, she had risen to the role of group chief operating officer. Following her time at Kewill, she started her own company, Computer Software Group. The Group was sold to HG Capital for 150p a share, and ultimately merged with Iris software which was sold to [[Hellman & Friedman]].<ref name="FT" /> |
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Murria has been a partner at Elderstreet Investments since 2002.<ref name="FT" /> |
Murria has been a partner at Elderstreet Investments since 2002.<ref name="FT" /> |
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In 2008, Murria founded Advanced Computer Software Group.<ref name="FT" /> In 2015 she sold the business for £765 million.<ref name="citywire">{{cite web |last1=Levy |first1=Danielle |title=Tech entrepreneur Murria buys major broker stake |url=https://citywire.co.uk/wealth-manager/news/tech-entrepreneur-murria-buys-major-broker-stake/a1016367 |website=Wealth Manager |accessdate=7 March 2019 |language=en}}</ref> |
In 2008, Murria founded Advanced Computer Software Group.<ref name="FT" /> In 2015 she sold the business for £765 million.<ref name="citywire">{{cite web |last1=Levy |first1=Danielle |title=Tech entrepreneur Murria buys major broker stake |url=https://citywire.co.uk/wealth-manager/news/tech-entrepreneur-murria-buys-major-broker-stake/a1016367 |website=Wealth Manager |accessdate=7 March 2019 |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2017, Murria has joined [[Sophos]]' Board of Directors<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sophos.com/en-us/press-office/press-releases/2017/01/sophos-appoints-vin-murria-to-its-board-of-directors.aspx|title=Sophos Appoints Vin Murria to Its Board of Directors|website=www.sophos.com|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> and TAINA's Board of Advisors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thefintechtimes.com/taina-technology-proud-welcome-vin-murria-strategic-advisory-board/|title=TAINA Technology proud to welcome Vin Murria to its Strategic Advisory Board {{!}} The Fintech Times|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> |
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In September 2018, Murria joined [https://www.pythagoras.co.uk/2018/09/pythagoras-announce-vin-murria-as-investor-and-strategic-advisor/ Pythagoras] as an advisor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/pythagoras-announce-vin-murria-as-investor-and-strategic-advisor-694110741.html|title=Pythagoras Announce Vin Murria as Investor and Strategic Advisor|last=|first=|date=|website=www.prnewswire.co.uk|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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Revision as of 15:56, 12 March 2019
Vinodka "Vin" Murria OBE (born 1962) is a British businesswoman and founder of Advanced Computer Software plc where she served as CEO until it was acquired in 2015.[1] She works as an investor with HgCapital.[2][3]
In 2018, Murria received an OBE for services to the British digital economy, as well as for advancing women in the software sector.[3]
Early life and education
Murria was born in Punjab, India, and moved to the United Kingdom at the age of three.[1] She received a first class BSc in Computer Science and an MBA from the University of London.She also holds an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Edinburgh Napier University.[2]
Career
Murria began her career at Kewill Systems. When she left the company in 2001, she had risen to the role of group chief operating officer. Following her time at Kewill, she started her own company, Computer Software Group. The Group was sold to HG Capital for 150p a share, and ultimately merged with Iris software which was sold to Hellman & Friedman.[1]
Murria has been a partner at Elderstreet Investments since 2002.[1]
In 2008, Murria founded Advanced Computer Software Group.[1] In 2015 she sold the business for £765 million.[4]
In 2017, Murria has joined Sophos' Board of Directors[5] and TAINA's Board of Advisors.[6]
In September 2018, Murria joined Pythagoras as an advisor.[7]
Awards
Murria was named Woman of the Year at the 2012 Cisco Everywoman in Technology Awards.[1]
Philanthropy
Murria founded the PS Foundation in 2007 to help educate young women in India and the UK.[8] The foundation is named after her mother.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Medland, Dina (20 September 2012). "Chief executive says 'thank you' everyday". Financial Times. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "Vinodka Murria: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ a b Cook, James (29 December 2017). "Here are all the UK tech figures named in the Queen's New Year's Honours list". Business Insider. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Levy, Danielle. "Tech entrepreneur Murria buys major broker stake". Wealth Manager. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ "Sophos Appoints Vin Murria to Its Board of Directors". www.sophos.com. Retrieved 2019-03-12.
- ^ "TAINA Technology proud to welcome Vin Murria to its Strategic Advisory Board | The Fintech Times". Retrieved 2019-03-12.
- ^ "Pythagoras Announce Vin Murria as Investor and Strategic Advisor". www.prnewswire.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-03-12.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Vaz, Keith. "Vin Murria". www.asian-voice.com. Retrieved 7 March 2019.