Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b) On January 8, 2009, Christopher Ahlberg announced his resignation as Executive Vice President, President Spotfire Division of TIBCO Software Inc. (the "Company") effective on March 1, 2009.

(c) On January 14, 2009, the Company announced the appointment of Murray D. Rode, the Company's Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations and Chief Financial Officer, to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Rode, age 44, joined the Company in February 1995 and has served as its Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations and Chief Financial Officer since October 2005. Mr. Rode's salary and bonus opportunity are not changed at this time.

The Company also announced the appointment of Sydney Carey, the Company's Senior Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller, to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Carey, age 44, joined the Company in January 2004. From February 2002 to January 2004, Ms. Carey was Chief Financial Officer of Vernier Networks. From December 2000 until February 2002, Ms. Carey was Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Broadband Communications. In connection with the appointment, Ms. Carey's annual salary will be increased to $300,000 and she will continue to participate in the Company's Executive Incentive Compensation Plan.

The text of the press released entitled "TIBCO Software Announces Management Changes" is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of TIBCO Software Inc. dated January 14, 2009.

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