Vin Murria

Vinodka "Vin" Murria (born 1962) is a British businesswoman and founder of Advanced Computer Software where she was CEO until it was acquired in 2015. Prior to that she was founder and CEO of Computer Software Group Plc, acquired by Hellman & Friedman in 2007. She works as an investor/advisor to HgCapital.

In 2018, Murria received an OBE for services to the British digital economy, as well as for advancing women in the software sector.

Murria has also been appointed to sit on various boards. She currently sits on the boards of Bunzl Plc (FTSE 100), Softcat Plc (FTSTE 250) and Silicon Valley Bank. Her previous non-executive director roles include Chime Plc, Zoopla Plc, and Sophos Plc. The business was acquired by Ernst & Young in May 2021.

In May 2020, Murria became the largest shareholder in M&C Saatchi, and subsequently with her vehicle ADVT extended the holding to 22.3% of the enlarged company. In September 2022, it was announced Murria's bid to acquire M&C Saatchi was rejected by shareholders.

Awards Murria was named Woman of the Year at the 2012 Cisco Everywoman in Technology Awards and Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2012 AIM Awards. She was also named UK Tech Awards 2013 Tech Personality of the Year (shared with David Braben, CEO of Frontier Developments). In 2014, Advanced was named Technology Company of the Year. She was awarded an honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier University. The foundation is named after her mother.