Autodesk announces executive departure

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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. — Autodesk Inc. has announced that Ken Bado, executive vice president sales and services, will leave the company to pursue other opportunities.

“I want to acknowledge and thank Ken for the significant contributions he has made to Autodesk’s success during his eight years with the company,” said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. “Over this period, Ken has installed a strong and effective senior leadership team, strengthened relationships with our customers and channel partners, and provided critical support for our sales initiatives.”

The company expects that Bado will transition his responsibilities through Jan. 31, 2011. A search for his replacement has been initiated.

In addition, Autodesk has reaffirmed its previously issued guidance for fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2011 ending Jan. 31, 2011, and the full year of fiscal 2012, as disclosed on Nov. 18, 2010 as part of the company’s third fiscal quarter earnings announcement.

For additional information, please visit www.autodesk.com.