SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ADSK) today announced that Alfred Castino has informed the company of
his intention to resign as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Castino has made a personal decision to leave Autodesk in order to spend more
time with his family. The effective date of his departure has not yet been
determined, and he has indicated that he will remain as CFO while the company
conducts a search for his replacement.
"Al has been a key member of Autodesk's executive management team for six
years," said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. He has made significant
contributions to the company's overall success through his leadership of
finance."
"I want to thank the Autodesk employees, Board of Directors, and executive
team for making the past six years a wonderful experience for me," said
Castino. "I am proud of all we have accomplished together. With the company
on track, it is a good time to take a break and spend more time with my
family."
A search for Castino's successor has been initiated.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets.
Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the
broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help
customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies
rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world
performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance
quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk,
visit http://www.autodesk.com.
Note: Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the US
and/or other countries.
Investors: David Gennarelli, david.gennarelli@autodesk.com, 415-507-6033
Katie Blanchard, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com, 415-507-6034
Press: Pam Pollace, pam.pollace@autodesk.com, 415-547-2441
Colleen Rupert, colleen.rupert@autodesk.com, 415-547-2368
SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.
Web site: http://www.autodesk.com
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