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In 2018, Murria received an [[2018 New Year Honours|OBE]] for services to the British digital economy, as well as for advancing women in the software sector.<ref name="businessinsider" /> |
In 2018, Murria received an [[2018 New Year Honours|OBE]] for services to the British digital economy, as well as for advancing women in the software sector.<ref name="businessinsider" /> |
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== Early life |
== Early life == |
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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]].<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]].<ref name="Blooomberg" /> |
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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 to [[Vista Equity Partners]].<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><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/murria-drops-in-with-finncap-stake-mcrw9kdt3|title=Murria drops in with Finncap stake|last=Ralph|first=Alex|date=2017-05-15|work=The Times|access-date=2019-03-21|language=en|issn=0140-0460}}</ref> |
In 2008, Murria founded [[Advanced Computer Software]] Group.<ref name="FT" /> In 2015 she sold the business for £765 million to [[Vista Equity Partners]] and subsequently it was sold again in Sept 2019 for £2Bn with Vista and BC Partners now the owners. <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><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/murria-drops-in-with-finncap-stake-mcrw9kdt3|title=Murria drops in with Finncap stake|last=Ralph|first=Alex|date=2017-05-15|work=The Times|access-date=2019-03-21|language=en|issn=0140-0460}}</ref> |
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Murria has also been appointed to sit on various boards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/11993301/Softcat-chiefs-cash-in-as-company-surges-on-stock-market-debut.html|title=Softcat chiefs cash in as company surges on stock market debut|last=Williams|first=Christopher|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=2015-11-13|access-date=2019-03-21|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://realbusiness.co.uk/zoopla-secure-serial-entrepreneur-vin-murria-as-non-executive-director/|title=Zoopla secure serial entrepreneur Vin Murria as non-executive director|last=Ruthven|first=Hunter|date=2015-06-22|website=Real Business|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><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><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|date=27 November 2017|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> She currently sits on the boards of Bunzl Plc (FTSE 100), Softcat Plc (FTSTE 250) and Silicon Valley Bank. Previous NED roles include Chime Plc, [[Zoopla]] Plc, and [[Sophos]]Plc.{{CN|date=June 2022}} |
Murria has also been appointed to sit on various boards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/11993301/Softcat-chiefs-cash-in-as-company-surges-on-stock-market-debut.html|title=Softcat chiefs cash in as company surges on stock market debut|last=Williams|first=Christopher|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=2015-11-13|access-date=2019-03-21|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://realbusiness.co.uk/zoopla-secure-serial-entrepreneur-vin-murria-as-non-executive-director/|title=Zoopla secure serial entrepreneur Vin Murria as non-executive director|last=Ruthven|first=Hunter|date=2015-06-22|website=Real Business|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><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><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|date=27 November 2017|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> She currently sits on the boards of Bunzl Plc (FTSE 100), Softcat Plc (FTSTE 250) and Silicon Valley Bank. Previous NED roles include Chime Plc, [[Zoopla]] Plc, and [[Sophos]]Plc.{{CN|date=June 2022}} |
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In September 2018, Murria joined Pythagoras Communications as a major shareholder and chairperson.<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|website=www.prnewswire.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> The business was acquired by E&Y in May 2021.{{CN|date=June 2022}} |
In September 2018, Murria joined Pythagoras Communications as a major shareholder and chairperson.<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|website=www.prnewswire.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> The business was acquired by E&Y in May 2021.{{CN|date=June 2022}} |
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In May 2020, Murria became the largest shareholder in [[M&C Saatchi]], and subsequently with her vehicle ADVT extended the holding to 22.3% of the enlarged company.{{CN|date=June 2022}} |
In May 2020, Murria became the largest shareholder in [[M&C Saatchi]], and subsequently with her vehicle ADVT extended the holding to 22.3% of the enlarged company.{{CN|date=June 2022}} In September 2022, it was announced Murria's bid to acquire M&C Saatchi was rejected by shareholders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vin Murria's final offer for M&C Saatchi rejected by shareholders |url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/09/30/vin-murria-s-mc-saatchi-bid-rejected-shareholders |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=The Drum}}</ref> |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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Murria was named Woman of the Year at the 2012 [[Cisco]] Everywoman in Technology Awards and Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2012 AIM Awards.<ref name="FT" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Cisco-everywoman-in-Technology-Awards-The-winners-stories|title=Cisco everywoman in Technology Awards: The winners' stories|website=ComputerWeekly.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/industry-insights/vin-murria-is-named-entrepreneur-of-the-year-at-aim-awards-2012|title=Vin Murria is named Entrepreneur of the Year at AIM Awards 2012|date=2012-10-17|website=AccountingWEB|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref> She was also named Aim Plc CEO of the Year in 2013,{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} and UK Tech Awards 2013 Tech Personality of the Year (shared with [[David Braben]], CEO of [[Frontier Developments]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marketscreener.com/ADVANCED-COMPUTER-SOFTWAR-4323989/news/Advanced-Computer-Software-Group-PLC-Advanced-Computer-Software-Group-CEO-Vin-Murria-is-named-Tec-17488112/|title=Advanced Computer Software Group PLC : Advanced Computer Software Group CEO, Vin Murria is named Tech Personality of the Year 2013 {{!}} MarketScreener|last=MarketScreener|website=www.marketscreener.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref> In 2014 Advanced was named Technology company of the Year.{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} She was awarded an honorary doctorate by [[Edinburgh Napier University]].<ref name="Blooomberg" /> |
Murria was named Woman of the Year at the 2012 [[Cisco]] Everywoman in Technology Awards and Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2012 AIM Awards.<ref name="FT" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Cisco-everywoman-in-Technology-Awards-The-winners-stories|title=Cisco everywoman in Technology Awards: The winners' stories|website=ComputerWeekly.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/industry-insights/vin-murria-is-named-entrepreneur-of-the-year-at-aim-awards-2012|title=Vin Murria is named Entrepreneur of the Year at AIM Awards 2012|date=2012-10-17|website=AccountingWEB|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref> She was also named Aim Plc CEO of the Year in 2013,{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} and UK Tech Awards 2013 Tech Personality of the Year (shared with [[David Braben]], CEO of [[Frontier Developments]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marketscreener.com/ADVANCED-COMPUTER-SOFTWAR-4323989/news/Advanced-Computer-Software-Group-PLC-Advanced-Computer-Software-Group-CEO-Vin-Murria-is-named-Tec-17488112/|title=Advanced Computer Software Group PLC : Advanced Computer Software Group CEO, Vin Murria is named Tech Personality of the Year 2013 {{!}} MarketScreener|last=MarketScreener|website=www.marketscreener.com|date=22 November 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-03-27}}</ref> In 2014 Advanced was named Technology company of the Year.{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} She was awarded an honorary doctorate by [[Edinburgh Napier University]].<ref name="Blooomberg" /> |
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== Philanthropy == |
== Philanthropy == |
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 30 April 2024
Vin Murria | |
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| Born | Vinodka Murria 1962 (age 61–62) Punjab, India |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | University of London |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Vinodka "Vin" Murria OBE (born 1962) is a British businesswoman and founder of Advanced Computer Software where she was CEO until it was acquired in 2015.[1] Prior to that she was founder and CEO of Computer Software Group Plc, acquired by Hellman&Friedman in 2007.[citation needed] She works as an investor/advisor to 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
[edit]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.[2]
Career
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Following her time at Kewill, she started her own journey with a shell company, Computer Software Group in 2002. The Group was taken private with HG Capital in April 2007 merged with Iris software and sold to Hellman & Friedman for £500m in July 2007.[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 to Vista Equity Partners and subsequently it was sold again in Sept 2019 for £2Bn with Vista and BC Partners now the owners. [4][5]
Murria has also been appointed to sit on various boards.[6][7][8][9] She currently sits on the boards of Bunzl Plc (FTSE 100), Softcat Plc (FTSTE 250) and Silicon Valley Bank. Previous NED roles include Chime Plc, Zoopla Plc, and SophosPlc.[citation needed]
In September 2018, Murria joined Pythagoras Communications as a major shareholder and chairperson.[10] The business was acquired by E&Y in May 2021.[citation needed]
In May 2020, Murria became the largest shareholder in M&C Saatchi, and subsequently with her vehicle ADVT extended the holding to 22.3% of the enlarged company.[citation needed] In September 2022, it was announced Murria's bid to acquire M&C Saatchi was rejected by shareholders.[11]
Awards
[edit]Murria was named Woman of the Year at the 2012 Cisco Everywoman in Technology Awards and Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2012 AIM Awards.[1][12][13] She was also named Aim Plc CEO of the Year in 2013,[citation needed] and UK Tech Awards 2013 Tech Personality of the Year (shared with David Braben, CEO of Frontier Developments).[14] In 2014 Advanced was named Technology company of the Year.[citation needed] She was awarded an honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier University.[2]
Philanthropy
[edit]Murria founded the PS Foundation in 2007 to help educate young women in India and the UK.[15] The foundation is named after her mother.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Medland, Dina (20 September 2012). "Chief executive says 'thank you' everyday". Financial Times. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ Ralph, Alex (15 May 2017). "Murria drops in with Finncap stake". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ Williams, Christopher (13 November 2015). "Softcat chiefs cash in as company surges on stock market debut". The Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ Ruthven, Hunter (22 June 2015). "Zoopla secure serial entrepreneur Vin Murria as non-executive director". Real Business. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Sophos Appoints Vin Murria to Its Board of Directors". www.sophos.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "TAINA Technology proud to welcome Vin Murria to its Strategic Advisory Board | The Fintech Times". 27 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Pythagoras Announce Vin Murria as Investor and Strategic Advisor". www.prnewswire.co.uk. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Vin Murria's final offer for M&C Saatchi rejected by shareholders". The Drum. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Cisco everywoman in Technology Awards: The winners' stories". ComputerWeekly.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "Vin Murria is named Entrepreneur of the Year at AIM Awards 2012". AccountingWEB. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ MarketScreener (22 November 2013). "Advanced Computer Software Group PLC : Advanced Computer Software Group CEO, Vin Murria is named Tech Personality of the Year 2013 | MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ Vaz, Keith. "Vin Murria". www.asian-voice.com. Retrieved 7 March 2019.