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  • Autodesk Announces Jim Lynch’s Retirement

    Autodesk Announces Jim Lynch’s Retirement

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Jan 27, 2025 – Jim Lynch, SVP and GM of Autodesk Construction, has announced his retirement following a successful 28 years at the company where he led the transformation of Autodesk Construction. Lynch will serve in his current role until Apr 1, 2025.

    “Jim has had an immeasurable impact on Autodesk and the construction industry at large. From his early contributions establishing Revit as a core part of AEC to his leadership in building out our construction business, he’s shaped Autodesk’s success,” said Andrew Anagnost, president and CEO of Autodesk. “Under his leadership, Autodesk Construction set new benchmarks for collaboration and innovation, helping our customers around the world to achieve their business goals. We are grateful for Jim’s vision, dedication, and impact and wish him the very best in his retirement.”

    To ensure a seamless transition, Amy Bunszel, Autodesk’s EVP of architecture, engineering, and construction solutions, will lead Autodesk Construction following Lynch’s retirement. Bunszel has over 14 years of leadership experience in the AEC industry.

    “We remain committed to delivering value to our construction customers and making construction Autodesk’s next billion-dollar business,” said Anagnost. “Amy Bunszel has deep expertise across the AEC industry and is a natural fit to lead the Autodesk Construction business forward.”

    Lynch joined Autodesk in 1997 and has led the Autodesk Construction business for the last seven years. His accomplishments in this role include building the half a billion-dollar business and launching Autodesk Construction Cloud.

    “Leading the Autodesk Construction business has been the highlight of an amazing 28-year career at Autodesk,” said Lynch. “I’m proud of the people I had the joy of working alongside, our contributions to the construction industry, and the achievements of our customers to build a better world. While I look forward to this next chapter, I cherish my time at Autodesk and will remain deeply invested in the future of construction.”

    About Autodesk Construction

    Autodesk Construction, a division of Autodesk, Inc., offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to enhance collaboration, project management, and efficiency in the construction industry. Its flagship platform, Autodesk Construction Cloud, integrates tools for design, planning, building, and operations, serving sectors such as architecture, engineering, and construction. Autodesk was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. In fiscal year 2024, Autodesk reported total revenues of $5.5 billion, with its architecture, engineering, and construction segment contributing $696 million in the fourth quarter. The company employs approximately 14,100 people worldwide.

    Source: Autodesk

  • Bluebeam Expands in France, Charles Parissier Appointed Country Manager

    Bluebeam Expands in France, Charles Parissier Appointed Country Manager

    PARIS, France, Jan 23, 2025—Bluebeam, part of the Nemetschek Group, announces its plan to invest in and accelerate its expansion into France in 2025.

    “France’s overall economic strength and stability make it one of the top economies in the world,” said Amit Sangal, chief growth officer of Bluebeam and the Nemetschek Group Build & Construct Division. “Construction and design professionals face challenges such as labor shortages, regulatory complexities, and barriers to technology adoption. Bluebeam, with its focus on improving collaboration, streamlining workflows, and digitizing processes, is well-positioned to help address these challenges and drive efficiency in France and beyond.”

    Charles Parissier
    Source: LinkedIn

    As part of this expansion strategy, Bluebeam announces the appointment of Charles Parissier to lead operations in France as Bluebeam country manager. With over 15 years of industry experience, including at ALLPLAN France, Charles Parissier will oversee sales and business development to drive growth and deliver value to customers. Bluebeam also plans to expand its headcount to support and enhance the quality of service offered to users in the region.

    “We’re thrilled to introduce Bluebeam’s innovative solutions to construction professionals in France, a market full of growth potential,” said Charles Parissier, Bluebeam country manager for France. “The strength of Bluebeam’s digital productivity and collaboration capabilities combined with the support of the Nemetschek Group, uniquely positions us to drive adoption and foster innovation that will help transform the French architecture, engineering and construction industries.”

    Source: Bluebeam

  • Tech Startup Veteran Carl Lucas Joins Woolpert as Chief Information Officer

    Tech Startup Veteran Carl Lucas Joins Woolpert as Chief Information Officer

    DAYTON, OH, Jan 17, 2025 – Woolpert has hired chief information officer Carl Lucas to oversee IT development, integration, and security for the firm’s expanding global architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) operations and artificial intelligence technologies. Working with Woolpert’s leadership team, Lucas will help bolster the firm’s cybersecurity and IT bench strength, improve the IT integration processes for acquired firms, and drive a holistic AI program to support its corporate services, internal IT, generative AI, and operational needs.

    Carl Lucas

    Lucas has provided IT strategy and leadership for a variety of tech startups, Fortune 500 companies, and private equity-backed firms. He comes to Woolpert with over 30 years of global IT experience, including 10 years within the geospatial industry.

    “I’m honored to join Woolpert at this incredibly exciting time in the company’s history,” Lucas said. “I’m looking forward to leading transformative global IT initiatives and AI innovations that will support Woolpert’s strategic vision and add value for customers and employees.”

    Before joining Woolpert, Lucas served as vice president of information technology at NV5. He focused on technology advancement and scalability for the firm’s geospatial solutions unit, overseeing its global technology systems, operations, cloud services, and IT security.

    “Carl’s experience leading technology organizations for innovative, rapidly growing organizations is an ideal match for Woolpert’s growing global business,” Woolpert president Neil Churman said. “Carl has the industry insight, business acumen, and innovative mindset to help us connect, protect, and scale our expanding operations. We are very pleased and fortunate to welcome him to our team.”

    Lucas earned his bachelor’s degree in astrophysics from the University of Rochester. He holds a professional certificate in Management and Leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a professional certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Stanford University. He will be based out of Woolpert’s office in the St. Pete Innovation District in St. Petersburg, FL.

    Source: Woolpert