8-KLeadership Changes

Autodesk, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 11, 2008)

Filed February 11, 2008For Securities:ADSK

Summary

This 8-K filing from Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) reports the resignation of Andrew D. Miller from his roles as Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Miller is leaving to accept a Chief Financial Officer position at Cepheid, a public company. His departure is effective in the second week of April 2008. Following Mr. Miller's resignation, Autodesk's Chief Financial Officer, Alfred J. Castino, will assume the additional responsibilities of Chief Accounting Officer. This transition indicates a change in financial leadership, and investors will want to monitor how these expanded duties impact Mr. Castino and the overall financial reporting and oversight at Autodesk.

Key Highlights

  • 1Andrew D. Miller resigns as Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, effective April 2008.
  • 2Mr. Miller is moving to become CFO of Cepheid.
  • 3Alfred J. Castino, CFO, will assume the role of Chief Accounting Officer.
  • 4The company is addressing a change in key financial executive positions.
  • 5No immediate financial impact is disclosed, but the change necessitates a transition plan.
  • 6This filing was made on February 11, 2008, with the earliest event reported on February 6, 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

Andrew D. Miller is resigning from his positions as Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer.

His resignation is effective as of the second week of April 2008.

Alfred J. Castino, the company's Chief Financial Officer, will also assume the responsibilities of Chief Accounting Officer.

Mr. Miller has accepted a position as the chief financial officer of Cepheid.