Andrew Anagnost has been leading Autodesk as CEO since June 2017. He started with the company back in 1997, so he knows its ins and outs better than anyone. Before becoming CEO, he was Co-CEO and also worked in senior...

Andrew Anagnost has been leading Autodesk as CEO since June 2017. He started with the company back in 1997, so he knows its ins and outs better than anyone. Before becoming CEO, he was Co-CEO and also worked in senior roles like Chief Marketing Officer. One interesting fact about Andrew is that he has a background in engineering and management, having worked at big names like Lockheed Martin and NASA Ames before joining Autodesk. His focus is clear: drive the company’s revenue and keep the performance metrics in check, which he ties to executive pay. In 2023, his total compensation was about $20.6 million, heavily weighted by cash bonuses instead of stock awards, a choice he made to emphasize direct results. Andrew also took on the role of interim CFO for a bit in 2021. Under his guidance, Autodesk has aimed for long-term growth, balancing the needs of shareholders and strategic performance metrics.