SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Apr 29, 2026 – Autodesk’s board of directors has nominated Omar Abbosh for election as an independent director at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM).
Abbosh currently serves as chief executive officer of Pearson. Before joining Pearson, he held senior leadership roles at Microsoft and Accenture, where he worked on technology strategy and business transformation.
“Omar’s experience as a CEO deeply focused on using AI to improve customer experience in all stages of the SasS lifecycle will be highly valuable to Autodesk,” said Stacy Smith. “We are pleased to nominate him to the board and look forward to the perspective he will bring as Autodesk continues to help customers design and make a better world.”
“Autodesk has an important role to play in helping its customers navigate change and compete in a more connected, data-rich world,” said Abbosh. “I am excited for the potential to join the board and support the company as it advances its strategy, serves its customers, and creates value over the long term.”
Autodesk also announced Stephen Milligan will not stand for re-election to the company’s board at the upcoming AGM. Milligan will continue to serve as a director until the end of his current term.
“On behalf of the board, I thank Stephen for his service and many contributions to Autodesk,” said Stacy Smith, chair of Autodesk’s board of directors. “Stephen has brought valuable perspective from his deep financial and executive leadership experience to the board, and we appreciate the role he has played in helping guide Autodesk’s strategy and governance. We wish him all the best.”
Following Milligan’s decision not to stand for re-election and Abbosh’s nomination, Autodesk’s board will continue to consist of 11 directors after the AGM, including 10 independent directors.
Source: Autodesk
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Autodesk, founded in 1982, is a software corporation headquartered in San Francisco, CA, known primarily for its design and engineering software solutions. The company offers software products such as AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Maya, and Inventor, catering to diverse sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, entertainment, and automotive industries. Autodesk employs approximately 15,300 people worldwide. Autodesk provides professionals with tools for designing, visualizing, simulating, and creating projects, including buildings, infrastructure, automotive components, and digital entertainment content. Serving millions of users globally across 180 countries, Autodesk supports industries like architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment by utilizing cloud-based technology to enhance collaboration and simplify project management processes.