Citrix Names Mark Templeton CEO.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2001

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) today announced that Mark B. Templeton, the company's current president, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately. Roger W. Roberts will remain Chairman of the Board and, for a period of time, an employee of the Company. Effective immediately, he will relinquish his interim role as Chief Operating Officer. John Cunningham has been named Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations, giving him new operational responsibilities in addition to his existing role as Chief Financial Officer.

"Mark has strong leadership qualities, broad industry experience and great market vision," said Roberts. "Operating results have been improving, the executive team's bandwidth has expanded significantly, and the company is well on its way to successfully integrating the acquisition of Sequoia Software. Mark's knowledge of the company, its strategic direction and its challenges make him the best person to lead Citrix."

"Citrix is well-positioned for its next phase of growth," said Templeton. "We accomplished a great deal in the past, but there are just as many important challenges and opportunities ahead of us. I look forward to leveraging the company's great products, people and market position in order to take us to this next level."

For Citrix Investors

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