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Tryon "Tarrnie" M. Williams (born November 11, 1940) is a Canadian businessman. He is the founder of Canada's first publicly traded software company, Sydney Development Corporation formed in 1978. From 1987 to 1991 he was President and CEO of Distinctive Software Inc. of Vancouver and, upon the acquisition of that company by Electronic Arts Inc., North America's largest publisher of interactive software, he became President and CEO of Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc. Mr. Williams has considerable experience in the fields of computer and video games, biotechnology, real estate, and computer technology. He has over 40 years of leading technology ventures to success. Recipient of lifetime achievement award for contributions in technology. Co-founded and led companies to exits of more than $850 million.