Media Release

For Immediate Release

Aug. 7, 2008

Sobey EMBA grad named CEO of leading software company

Coemergence, a leading provider of software for enterprise intelligence management used by the world's most successful mining and resource companies, today announced Peter Hickey as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.

Hickey graduated from the Executive MBA program at the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's in 2007.

In a company news release about the appointment, Rod Burgar, Executive Chairman of Coemergence, said, “Peter has the expertise, energy and sales experience needed to drive Coemergence's continued product leadership and our new phase of growth in the global market." He has been working with the Coemergence team as vice president of operations for the last 12 months, and has demonstrated his ability to build strong relationships with our customers and drive both tactical and strategic projects forward."

The news release goes on to note Hickey has extensive experience working with both start-up and established technology companies with an international focus. He has managed the execution of IT strategy and enterprise-critical technology solutions throughout North America. His clients have included global, publicly-traded firms, government organizations, and privately-held companies.

The Sobey EMBA is a specially designed two-year program for the seasoned business person who is prepared for the challenge of maintaining a full-time position while attending classes every two weeks, from August to April each year. The program's hands-on approach, personal attention, networking opportunities, and focus on preparing graduates for new, exciting challenges makes the Sobey EMBA a once in a lifetime learning experience.

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For more information:

Blake Patterson
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: blake.patterson@smu.ca
www.smu.ca