MRI Software Increases Focus on Asia Pacific Market; Expands Leadership in Region

Cleveland, Ohio — August 25, 2011 — MRI Software, a leading developer of innovative real estate management software solutions for the global real estate industry, announced that it will expand its leadership team in order to focus more acutely on delivering targeted solutions to the Asia Pacific region. Dan Whitaker will be joining the company as Managing Director, Asia. Stephen Wilson will become Managing Director, ANZ, with a renewed focus on Australia and New Zealand, in order to grow MRI’s presence in those markets.

“The Asia Pacific region as a whole is strategic for MRI, and due to our growth, we want to provide more focused and dedicated leadership to the various markets in that region,” said David Post, Chief Executive Officer of MRI Software. “This expansion is part of an overall increased concentration by MRI on global property management markets. Stephen’s and Dan’s local knowledge will allow us to extend our roots as we continue to develop our relationships in the region.”

An expert in strategic sales, Whitaker has held a variety of sales and business leadership positions in technology-focused and software organizations. Most recently, Whitaker served as Director for Sponsorship Sales for the USA Pavilion at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo. Whitaker also led the Pavilion’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Outreach efforts. Prior to his service at the USA Pavilion, Dan held leadership roles at Valassis, a US-based marketing services organization. A proficient Mandarin Chinese speaker, Whitaker will be leading MRI’s growth in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Japan.

Wilson pioneered the establishment of MRI’s footprint in the Asia Pacific region and has led its growth there over the past 14 years. A native of New Zealand, he has been a fellow member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Property Council of Australia, and the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. With this expansion in leadership, Wilson will focus on strengthening and growing MRI’s market-leading footprint in Australia and New Zealand. He will be transitioning his focus to the ANZ market over the remainder of this year.