SAN
FRANCISCO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the
appointment of Ruth Ann Keene as
chief legal officer. Based in the company's San Francisco headquarters, Keene leads
Autodesk's global legal matters, provides counsel to the CEO and
Board of Directors, and oversees Autodesk's government affairs and
public policy practice.
Keene has nearly three decades of experience in the technology
industry and legal field, including an 11-year tenure at Autodesk,
and returns to the company after serving as chief legal officer at
Unity Technologies. In these roles, Ruth
Ann advised on critical legal and regulatory issues,
intellectual property, data privacy, and mergers and acquisitions
related to business transformation. Before that, Keene advised a
variety of companies in the technology transactions practice at
Morrison & Foerster, LLP.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Ruth Ann
back to Autodesk and look forward to her valuable guidance and
expertise as chief legal officer for the company," said
Andrew Anagnost, CEO and president
of Autodesk. "Her extensive experience advising platform and
technology companies, innovative approach to legal matters, and
familiarity with Autodesk make her a perfect addition for the needs
of our customers, partners, employees, and communities at
large."
"I am honored to take on the role of chief legal officer at
Autodesk and thrilled to lead Autodesk's world-class legal and
government affairs & public policy team," said Keene.
"Returning to Autodesk is like a homecoming for me and I am excited
to support the innovation and growth of Autodesk as the technology
leader in design and make software."
About Autodesk
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our
technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product
design, manufacturing, media and entertainment, empowering
innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From
greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing
blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and
make a better world for all. For more information,
visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
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