Andrew Anagnost
Andrew Anagnost has served as the President and CEO of Autodesk since June 2017, having joined the company in 1997. He was instrumental in leading Autodesk's transition to a subscription-based business model and driving the adoption of cloud technologies. Under his leadership, Autodesk has focused on software for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries. Andrew Anagnost, CEO of Autodesk since 2017, significantly grew Autodesk Inventor revenue five-fold to over $500 million in his early career. As Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Business Strategy & Marketing, he spearheaded Autodesk's transition to a subscription-based business model and cloud adoption. Under his leadership, Autodesk's share price nearly tripled, and the company entered the Forbes Global 2000 and Fortune 500. He received the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from California State University, Northridge. These achievements underscore his commitment to innovation and strategic transformation, aligning with Autodesk's mission to empower customers to design and make a better world.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, founded in 1982, is a software company specializing in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. They help professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media industries. Core features include CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion 360. Benefits include enhanced precision, efficiency, and collaboration.