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WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. - April 19, 2007 – Workday™, Inc., the first in a new generation of on-demand enterprise business services for Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial Management, today announced the appointment of A. George "Skip" Battle to its Board of Directors. With the appointment, Mr. Battle becomes the first external member to join Workday's Board. He joins Dave Duffield, Workday co-founder and CEO, and Aneel Bhusri, co-founder and president. Workday plans to build out its Board of Directors with seasoned executives who bring diverse experiences and fresh perspectives to contribute to Workday’s growth.

"We consider ourselves very fortunate that Skip has accepted the invitation to join our Board," said Mr. Duffield. "With his global leadership experience, particularly with large, multi-national corporations, combined with his insight into early-stage companies, we’re confident he’s the right person to help Workday reach our operating goals and set new standards for our industry. We look forward to his counsel in the coming months and years as we continue to build our customer base and deliver on our mission to provide customers with next-generation on-demand enterprise business services."

Mr. Battle has served as a business consultant, investor, and board member of several technology companies, including PeopleSoft from 1995 to 2004. He currently serves as chairman of the board of Fair Isaac Corporation, as trustee of the Masters Select Family of Funds, and as a director of Advent Software and Netflix. From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Battle was also the executive chairman of Ask.com after serving as the company’s CEO for three years.

Previously, Mr. Battle worked for Andersen Consulting in various roles, including worldwide marketing partner, market development associate, and member of the firm's executive committee, global management council, and partner income committee. He retired from Andersen Consulting in 1995.

"I'm very pleased to join the board of Workday at this important time in their history," said Mr. Battle. "Workday's early success is a key indicator that there's a strong appetite for on-demand business services for Human Capital Management and Financial Management. The company’s approach is both refreshing and innovative, and I look forward to supporting their mission as they continue to offer organizations a compelling alternative to traditional enterprise software."

Workday has experienced a wave of success since its November 6, 2006, launch. The company has increased its customer count from two to ten in just four months, surpassing its original sales target. In addition, the company announced the appointment of Jim Bozzini to the newly-created role of Vice President, Customer Operations.

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