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F International

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Software companies of the United Kingdom

F International was a British freelance software and systems services company, founded as Freelance Programmers in England in 1962, by Dame Stephanie Shirley; she was involved in the company until she retired in 1993. The company was renamed in 1974 to F International.2 It was founded by Steve Shirley.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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F International was a British freelance software and systems services company, founded as Freelance Programmers in England in 1962, by Dame Stephanie Shirley; she was involved in the company until she retired in 1993. The company was renamed in 1974 to F International.2

The story

Founded by Steve Shirley in 1962.1

Leadership

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Chief executive

  1. Steve Shirley1962–1987
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Timeline

  1. 1962New chief executive Steve Shirley becomes CEO1
  2. 1962Founded Founded1

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