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2013 Proxy Statement 10
J. Hallam Dawson
Director
Age 76
Director since 1988
Mr. Dawson is the founder of IDI Associates, a private
investment bank specializing in Latin America, and served
as Chairman of its board of directors from September 1986
to December 2012. From 1975 to 1984 he held positions at
Crocker National Bank, including serving as president and
a member of the board from 1980 to 1984. Prior to joining
Crocker, Mr. Dawson was with The First National Bank of
Chicago for 14 years.
Mr. Dawson, our longest serving independent director,
brings to our Board over five decades of experience with
finance, capital markets and accounting. He has a deep
understanding of Autodesk's business and technology. As
the former president of one of the country's largest banks,
Mr. Dawson has the financial acumen necessary to serve
on our Audit Committee. His deep international experience
also provides him with an understanding of the challenges
facing a global company. Mr. Dawson also brings strong
consensus-building skills and a functional understanding of
the role of the board of directors developed through his
service as a director of public and private companies and a
charitable organization.
Thomas Georgens
Director
Age: 53
Director since 2013
Mr. Georgens has served as the Chief Executive Officer
and President of NetApp, Inc., a provider of data
management solutions, since August 2009, and as a
member of its board of directors since March 2008.
Mr. Georgens joined NetApp in October 2005 as Executive
Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Storage
Systems, and served as Executive Vice President of
Product Operations from January 2007 through February
2008, and as President and Chief Operating Officer from
February 2008 to August 2009. From 1996 to 2005, Mr.
Georgens served in various roles at LSI Corporation, an
electronics design company, and its subsidiaries, including
as Chief Executive Officer of Engenio, President of LSI
Logic Storage Systems, and Executive Vice President of
LSI Logic. Prior to LSI, Mr. Georgens spent 11 years at
EMC Corporation, a computer storage and data
management company, in a variety of engineering and
marketing positions. Mr. Georgens has been a member of
the boards of directors of NetApp since March 2008 and
Electronics for Imaging since April 2008.
Mr. Georgens, the newest member of our Board, is
independent and has extensive experience in the
technology industry. With over 25 years of experience
working with various technology companies, he has a firm
understanding of Autodesk's industry, business and
technology. Mr. Georgens' experience at NetApp,
including his executive and operational roles, and his
service on the boards of directors of NetApp and
Electronics for Imaging, gives Mr. Georgens a clear
understanding of his role as a director.