Janesh Moorjani has been announced as the new Chief Financial Officer of Autodesk, Inc., marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership team. With extensive experience in the technology sector, Moorjani will step into his new role in mid-December. He brings over two decades of expertise in scaling growth and driving operational efficiency, previously serving as CFO and COO at Elastic NV.
In his new position, Janesh Moorjani will lead Autodesk’s global finance organization, reporting directly to CEO Andrew Anagnost. He succeeds Elizabeth “Betsy” Rafael, who has served as interim CFO and will transition to an advisory role before resuming her position as an independent director on Autodesk’s Board. Under Moorjani’s guidance, Autodesk aims to strengthen its financial strategies to sustain its growth trajectory and enhance profitability.
Janesh Moorjani’s career spans leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including Infoblox, VMware, Cisco, and Goldman Sachs. His strategic insight and operational expertise have been instrumental in steering public software firms toward success. He is also a board member at Cohesity, a company specializing in AI-powered data security and management.
This transition aligns with Autodesk’s commitment to innovation and delivering value to stakeholders. As a pioneer in providing cutting-edge design and make solutions, Autodesk continues to empower creators across industries, from construction and manufacturing to entertainment and gaming. Moorjani’s appointment signals a focus on leveraging financial strength to capitalize on growth opportunities and deliver sustainable value to stockholders.
Autodesk remains at the forefront of technological advancement, offering tools that enable professionals worldwide to design, build, and innovate. With this new addition to its executive team, the company is poised to drive forward its mission of shaping a better-built world.