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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-24-110196"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ADSK"
cik: "0000769397"
company_name: "Autodesk, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-12-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T02:10:15.061930+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Autodesk appoints John Cahill and Ram Krishnan to board; Norrington not standing for re-election

## Summary
- Appointed John T. Cahill (former Kraft Foods Chairman/CEO) and Ram Krishnan (Emerson EVP/COO) as independent directors, effective Dec 18, 2024.
- Lorrie Norrington informed Board she will not stand for re-election at 2025 Annual Meeting.
- Elizabeth Rafael transitions to Advisor role through April 30, 2025, assisting with CFO onboarding; retains Board seat.
- Board increased size to 13; intends to reduce by 2025 Annual Meeting.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-24-110196
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ADSK
- cik: 0000769397
- company_name: Autodesk, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-12-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/769397/000121390024110196/0001213900-24-110196-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/769397/000121390024110196/ea0225179-8k_autodesk.htm

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