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Echelon Corporation since November 2005 and GoDaddy Inc. since May 2014, and previously served on the board of directors
of PalmSource, Inc.
Ms. Rafael, the newest member of our Board, is independent and has over 30 years of executive financial experience in the
technology industry. Ms. Rafael’s experience at Apple and Cisco, including her finance and executive roles, provides her with a
strong understanding of Autodesk's industry, business and international operational challenges. Her experience as a principal
accounting officer provides her with the financial acumen necessary to serve on our Audit Committee.
Stacy J. Smith
Director
Age: 52
Director since 2011
Mr. Smith has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intel Corporation since January 2010.
Mr. Smith joined Intel in 1988; became Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2002; was appointed Vice President, Finance
and Enterprise Services, and Chief Information Officer in May 2004; was appointed Vice President, Assistant Chief Financial
Officer in March 2006; and in October 2007 was appointed Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Smith has served as a
director of Virgin America since February 2014, and previously served as a director of Gevo, Inc. from June 2010 to June 2014.
Mr. Smith is independent and brings over two decades of experience in the technology industry. Mr. Smith's experience at Intel,
including his finance and executive roles, and his time spent overseas, provide him with a strong understanding of Autodesk's
industry, business and international operational challenges. Mr. Smith's years of service as an executive officer at Intel provide
him with the corporate governance knowledge necessary to serve on our Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
Steven M. West
Director
Age: 59
Director since 2007
Mr. West is a founder and partner of Emerging Company Partners, LLC, a technology consulting firm formed in January 2004.
Mr. West served as Chief Operating Officer of nCUBE Corporation, a provider of on-demand media systems, from December
2001 to July 2003. Prior to joining nCUBE, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Entera, Inc. from September
1999 until it was acquired in January 2001. From June 1996 to September 1999, he was President and Chief Executive Officer
of Hitachi Data Systems. Prior to that, Mr. West was president of the Infotainment Business Unit at Electronic Data Systems
Corporation from November 1984 to June 1996. Mr. West has served as a director of Cisco Systems, Inc. since April 1996.
Mr. West is independent and has extensive experience in the information technology industry. His three decades of experience,
which includes founding Emerging Company Partners, provide Mr. West with a firm understanding of Autodesk's industry,
business and technology. His past service on the boards of directors of several public and private companies provides Mr. West
with a firm understanding of his role as a director. Mr. West’s experience in executive positions and as the chair of the audit
committee of Cisco provides him with the financial acumen necessary to serve on our Audit Committee.
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