John Lynch
Education
The Ohio State University
MS, Civil Engineering 1975-01-01 - 1981-01-01Work Experience
Willyn Advisors, LLC
Current
Willyn Advisors, LLC
Ascentage Group, LLC
Current
Ascentage Group, LLC
Invicara
2016-11-01 - 2019-12-01
Invicara
Bentley Systems
2003-02-01 - 2011-05-01
Bentley Systems
Design Variations, Inc.
1997-01-01 - 2001-01-01
Design Variations, Inc.
Autodesk
1985-01-01 - 1997-01-01
Autodesk
AE MIcro Systems
1982-01-01 - 1985-01-01
AE MIcro Systems
Peter Beckers
1980-01-01 - 1983-01-01
Peter Beckers
Skills
Summary
Business focused, market oriented, deeply technical executive who has helped build market segment leaders through transformational software projects as well as M&A to diversify product and business lines. Experienced senior executive in commercial software organizations ranging from market-leading desktop applications (AutoCAD) to enterprise solutions for asset management in physical infrastructure markets. Nearly 30 years of experience as a software executive at the general manager through SVP level during rapid growth phase from $30M to over $500M in revenue. Initiated and managed over 40 acquisitions in more than 10 countries including US, England, Germany, Korea, and China. SVP Business Development, Bentley Systems, Inc. Led initiatives into new business segments and markets through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Created an end-to-end acquisition and integration strategy and initiated or managed over 25 acquisitions at Bentley. Vice President and CTO of Autodesk. Managed the product development group of 350+ people and 35 major products, including major platform architectural transformations. Interim management and integration of newly acquired companies with broad responsibility for sales, professional services, major account negotiations and product development. Specialties: Market segment and business strategy, product and platform development, strategic partner and channel development, mergers and acquisitions.
