Autodesk, Inc. has announced the appointment of Janesh Moorjani as its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Moorjani, a seasoned executive with deep experience in the technology sector, will report directly to CEO Andrew Anagnost and oversee the company’s global financial operations.

Moorjani steps into the role following his tenure at Elastic NV, where he served as both CFO and COO, driving operational efficiency and growth initiatives. His appointment succeeds interim CFO Betsy Rafael, who will return to her position as an independent director on Autodesk’s board.

The move comes as Autodesk navigates a period of strategic expansion and innovation within the competitive technology industry. Moorjani brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at VMware, Cisco, Infoblox, and Goldman Sachs, with a proven ability to align financial strategies to business goals in public software enterprises.

Under Moorjani’s leadership, Autodesk aims to refine its financial operations to sustain profitability and reinforce its “Design and Make” platform, which caters to professionals in design, engineering, and manufacturing. His expertise in scaling businesses and enhancing financial frameworks is expected to support Autodesk’s ongoing commitment to innovation and stakeholder value creation.

This appointment underscores Autodesk’s focus on adapting to evolving industry demands while pursuing long-term growth and operational excellence.