EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.33

[Lawson Software Logo]

July 26, 1999

Mr. Bruce McTheeters

4920 Poppy Lane

Edina, MN 55435

Dear Bruce:

Lawson Software is pleased to offer employment to you as the Corporate Counsel with a semi-monthly starting salary of $8,333.34. In addition, you will be eligible to receive a $15,000.00 sign on bonus to be paid on the pay period following your start date. This position is classified as a full-time, regular, exempt position. Your employment start date is September 7, 1999.

You will receive our excellent benefits package upon employment. A summary is included for your review. Please note that you will be eligible to receive our medical, dental, disability and survivor benefits after one month of employment. You will also receive 50,000 stock options priced at the Fiscal Year 1999 ESOP valuation amount. After your start date, you will receive a Stock Option Agreement which detail