Janesh Moorjani has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Autodesk, effective December 16, 2024. Ms. Moorjani, who has over two decades of expertise in the technology sector, will succeed interim CFO Elizabeth "Betsy" Rafael and will be directly accountable to CEO Andrew Anagnost. During the transition, Rafael, who will continue to serve as an advisor and independent director on Autodesk's Board, provided essential leadership. Moorjani's extensive work experience encompasses executive positions at Infoblox, VMware, Cisco, PTC, and Goldman Sachs, in addition to his duties as CFO and COO at Elastic NV. He is anticipated to enhance Autodesk's financial strategy and overall momentum by leveraging his experience in generating growth and efficiency at scale.
Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Moorjani highlighted Autodesk’s leadership in providing innovative technology solutions across various industries. Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform enables designers, engineers, and creators to leverage data for improved insights and automated processes. Moorjani aims to build on Autodesk’s strong financial foundation, driving continued growth, profitability, and free cash flow to enhance stockholder value. CEO Anagnost emphasized the importance of Moorjani's expertise in finance and software to support Autodesk’s sustained growth and profitability, underscoring the significance of this strategic appointment for the company's future.
