San Francisco, California, United States, November 2024 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced the appointment of Janesh Moorjani as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 16, 2024. With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, Moorjani brings proven expertise in scaling growth and operational efficiency to Autodesk.
Moorjani, who most recently served as CFO and COO of Elastic NV (NYSE: ESTC), will lead Autodesk’s global finance organization and report directly to Andrew Anagnost, President and CEO. He succeeds Elizabeth “Betsy” Rafael, interim CFO, who will transition to an advisory role through the end of fiscal 2025 and later resume her position as an independent member of Autodesk’s Board of Directors.
“We are excited to welcome such a high-caliber and seasoned CFO in Janesh,” said Andrew Anagnost, President and CEO of Autodesk. “His deep finance and software experience will be instrumental in supporting Autodesk’s continued momentum with sustained growth and enhanced profitability. I also thank Betsy for stepping into the interim CFO role at an important time for Autodesk, and for her continued contributions both through the transition and as a qualified and experienced board member moving forward.”
Moorjani brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure at Elastic, where he served as CFO since 2017 and assumed the additional role of COO in 2022. He has also held executive positions at prominent technology firms, including Infoblox, VMware, Cisco, PTC, and Goldman Sachs. Currently, Moorjani is a Board Member at Cohesity, a leading AI-powered data security and management company.
“I am thrilled to join Autodesk and work with Andrew, the company’s strong management team and the Board to capitalize on the compelling growth opportunities we have ahead,” said Janesh Moorjani, CFO of Autodesk. “Autodesk has established a clear leadership position as a technology innovator by providing differentiated and connected solutions that allow customers across industries to design and make anything. I look forward to building on Autodesk’s strong financial foundation to drive continued growth, profitability, and free cash flow to ultimately deliver sustainable stockholder value.”
About Autodesk
Autodesk empowers designers, engineers, builders, and creators worldwide with innovative tools that enable them to design and make anything. From the homes and cars we use to the movies and games we enjoy, Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform unlocks data-driven insights and automates processes, driving better outcomes for businesses and the planet.
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