During the call Carrington explained that it was his own decision to step down. I want to emphasize that this decision was not prompted by health or any other issues, he says.
But Carrington is not leaving altogether; the exec will remain chairman of the Websense board. This will be more of a strategic role, he says, where he will focus on technology, partnerships, and acquisitions. I anticipate being around for a lot of years, he adds.
Websense hopes to identify a potential successor by early 2006, according to Carrington. The former CEO of Artios Inc.(a CAD/CAM software company that got acquired) guided Websense through its March 2000 IPO. He says he will remain in his current role until a successor is identified.
Away from the CEO search, 2005 looks like a busy year for Websense. Execs on the call said that the company will soon be launching new product bundles, designed to help channel partners sell the software on to enterprise customers.
The companys headcount is also set to increase. Websense CFO Doug Wride says the firm is planning to add between 100 and 120 people to its current workforce of 479 employees.
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