He replaces Simon Edwards, who recently moved into Microsoft Business Solutions' EMEA operation.   White's main task will be to increase the market share and he will have responsibility for directing marketing and partner relationships.He starts in June 2005.

White's previous company, Touchstone, is the largest Microsoft Business Solutions partner in the UK. 'I look forward to using my experience of midmarket ERP (enterprise resource planning) and the SME (smale to medium sized enterprise) channel, as I work with the team to accelerate the growth and market share of Microsoft Business Solutions in the UK,' he said.