Andrew Anagnost

An alumnus of Stanford University, Andrew Anagnost holds a master of science in engineering science and a PhD in aeronautical and astronautical engineering and computer science. He leverages his training and more than 25 years of experience in product development, sales, and marketing to serve as president and CEO of Autodesk in San Francisco. Prior to taking on this role, Andrew Anagnost held numerous leadership positions at the company, including chief marketing officer and senior vice president of business strategy and marketing.

Dr. Anagnost also formerly served as Autodesk’s vice president of suites and web services, a role in which he led the transition to new business models and helped develop cloud capabilities. This experience informs his current work with the company’s business models and cloud offerings.

Active in his broader professional community, Andrew Anagnost maintains membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). In his free time, he enjoys running and reading science fiction.