SAN RAFAEL, Calif.,
March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced the appointment of
Karen Blasing to its Board of
Directors, effective immediately. Most recently CFO of Guidewire
Software, Blasing has more than 25 years of financial leadership
experience. She will also serve as a member of the company's Audit
Committee.
"We sought a leader with strong expertise in finance,
operations, strategy and knowledge of technology, and are thrilled
to have found a great fit in Karen
Blasing," said Crawford W. Beveridge, chairman of the board
of Autodesk. "We're confident Autodesk has the right strategy in
place to drive sustainable growth and shareholder returns, and
believe Karen's insights and experience as a board member will
complement the company's ongoing efforts."
"Karen is an excellent addition to the Autodesk Board," said
Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk president
and CEO. "Her track record with implementing business model changes
and processes that empower customers and employees aligns nicely
with our company priorities, and I look forward to working with
her."
Ms. Blasing most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of
Guidewire Software, where she led the financial operations of the
company and helped establish a technology platform that enhances
insurers' ability to engage and empower their customers and
employees. Blasing joined Guidewire Software in 2009, after serving
as chief financial officer of Force10 Networks. Prior to Force10
Networks, Blasing was senior vice president of finance at
Salesforce.com.
Blasing holds a bachelor's degree in economics from University of Montana and a master's in Business
Administration from the University of
Washington. She sits on the board of directors for
Ellie Mae and Zscaler.
About Autodesk
Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If
you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering
skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are
you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing
with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make
anything.
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