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Russ Bukowski Appointed President of Mastercam

by | Apr 17, 2025

A seasoned leader steps in to drive the next phase of growth. With years of hands-on experience, the aim is clear—build stronger strategies and push innovation forward.
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TOLLAND, CT, Apr 17, 2025 – Mastercam announced the appointment of Russ Bukowski as its president. He has served as interim president since December 2024. Mr. Bukowski will lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

With over 20 years of experience in strategy development and organizational leadership, Mr. Bukowski will guide Mastercam’s strategic direction as the company strengthens and expands its position in the CAD/CAM market.

Having previously served as the company’s executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Mr. Bukowski has a deep understanding of Mastercam and its role within Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Bukowski as the new President of Mastercam. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision during his role as acting President. With a long and distinguished career within the Mastercam organization, Russ brings a deep understanding of our offerings and culture.” said Mattias Nilsson, president of business area segment, Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions. Mastercam has been an integral part of Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions since 2021.

Bukowski commented, “I am honored to be leading the Mastercam organization into the future. Mastercam has made an incredible impact in both the software and manufacturing industries for over four decades, thanks to our amazing users, employees and partners. I look forward to continuing our growth journey and further strengthening our position as a world leader in CAD/CAM software for many more decades to come.”

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About Mastercam

Mastercam is a CAD/CAM software company based in Tolland, Connecticut. Founded in 1983, it has over 40 years of experience providing software tools for designers and NC programmers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. Mastercam offers applications for 2- through 5-axis milling, turning, wire EDM, router programming, plasma cutting, laser cutting, and 3D design and drafting. As of 2024, the company employs about 500 people. Mastercam is one of the widely used CAM software packages worldwide, with more than 250,000 installations.