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Management Team

Jeff Hawn Chairman, President and CEO
Charles Sansbury Chief Financial Officer
Bob Flynn Senior Vice President and General Manager, Host Connectivity Solutions Business Unit
Jay Gardner Senior Vice President and General Manager, NetIQ Business Unit
Thomas W. Hull Vice President, North America Sales


Jeff Hawn, Chairman, President and CEO

Jeff Hawn serves as Attachmate’s chairman, president and CEO, determining overall corporate direction and setting the company’s business and acquisition strategies. 

Mr. Hawn’s experience includes multiple strategic and senior-level positions related to the mainframe software market. Prior to joining Attachmate, he was an operating partner with JMI Inc., where he led the firm’s private equity acquisition and operating activities. Previously, Mr. Hawn was a senior vice president at BMC Software, where he held several key management positions. Additionally, he  has served as a partner at the global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. 

Mr. Hawn serves as an active member on several boards. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas.


Charles Sansbury, Chief Financial Officer
Charles Sansbury brings more than 15 years of experience in strategic, financial, and operational leadership to his role at Attachmate. As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), he directs corporate and worldwide finance and operations for the company. He joined Attachmate from Vignette Corporation, where he was CFO of the publicly-traded provider of enterprise content management software from 2001 to 2006. Mr. Sansbury also served as Vignette’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, with responsibility for the company's mergers, acquisitions, and strategic financing initiatives. He was also a principal in the Technology Investment Banking Group at Morgan Stanley, specializing in the software, professional services, and semiconductor industries. Mr. Sansbury holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.


Bob Flynn, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Host Connectivity Solutions Business Unit
In his role as general manager, Bob Flynn oversees an operation that includes development, product management, marketing, technical support, sales, and sales operations, focusing on Attachmate’s Host Connectivity business. He joined Attachmate in 1998, following a 17-year career with IBM in numerous management and executive positions, specializing in service and support for large enterprise environments. Mr. Flynn holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oregon State University.


Jay Gardner, Senior Vice President and General Manager, NetIQ Business Unit
Jay Gardner leads the NetIQ Business Unit and is responsible for engineering, product management, marketing, technical support, sales and operational functions as well as the unit’s market vision and business strategy. He brings over thirty years of experience in sales, marketing, business development and technology strategy to the organization. Prior to joining Attachmate, Gardner served as a venture advisor for DFJ Mercury. He is also an 18-year BMC Software veteran, where he served in a variety of positions, including vice president and general manager of the BMC On Demand business unit and CIO. Prior to the CIO role, he held a series of sales and worldwide operations positions that supported the company’s significant year over year growth. Mr. Gardner holds an M.B.A and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas Christian University.


Thomas W. Hull, Vice President, North America Sales
Tom Hull leads both the NetIQ and Attachmate North America sales teams, including the direct sales force, field technical resources, and the company’s relationships with channel partners. Since joining the company in 2003, he has served in various executive roles, including Vice President of Worldwide Sales for WRQ prior to its merger with Attachmate. Previously, Mr. Hull was Vice President of Sales for GoAhead Software, Inc., where he managed sales, business development, and client service organizations. He has held sales management positions at several companies, including IBM Corporation, RealNetworks, and Sequent Computer Systems. Mr. Hull received his bachelor of arts degree in government from Dartmouth College.