SAN
FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/
-- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that
Mary T. McDowell has informed the
Autodesk Board of Directors of her intention not to seek
re-election at the company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Ms. McDowell joined the Autodesk Board in March 2010.
"We are deeply grateful for Mary's dedication to Autodesk as she
has been an integral member of our Board, and a critical part of
the company's success over the past 15 years," said Stacy Smith, Autodesk Board Chair. "Her
outstanding leadership in overseeing Autodesk's strategic direction
for over a decade has resulted in significant growth, profitability
and shareholder value creation. Mary's business acumen has provided
effective oversight, supporting the company through numerous
milestones and positioning it favorably to drive continued
success. On behalf of the full Board, I would like to thank
Mary for her commitment to and positive impact on Autodesk."
"I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with talented
and committed colleagues on the Board to help provide oversight and
support for Autodesk along what has been an incredible journey of
growth and value creation," said Ms. McDowell. "I look forward to
celebrating the continued success of Autodesk and its leadership
team as they continue to lead the way in Design and Make and drive
sustainable value for shareholders."
In December 2024, the company
announced that Lorrie Norrington
stated her intention not to stand for re-election at Autodesk's
2025 Annual Meeting and that John
Cahill, former Chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, and Ram
Krishnan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of
Emerson, were joining the Board. John and Ram bring extensive
boardroom experience and a history of shareholder value creation.
Their appointments have significantly enhanced the Board's breadth
and depth of expertise.
Smith concluded, "Autodesk is continuing its history of
maintaining a strong Board comprised of independent and engaged
directors with the right mix of skills and experience to provide
effective oversight of the execution of Autodesk's strategy. While
we will miss Lorrie's and Mary's contributions to the company, we
remain well positioned for the future."
With these planned changes, Autodesk will have reduced the size
of its Board, consistent with its previously stated commitment.
About Autodesk
The world's designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust
Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings
we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive
over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games
that inspire us. Autodesk's Design and Make Platform unlocks the
power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes,
empowering our customers with the technology to create the world
around us and deliver better outcomes for their business and the
planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow
@autodesk. #MakeAnything
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