Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company, has appointed Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer to support its leadership team during a period of technological change. Lochead brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise software, including marketing leadership roles at Oracle and Intuit. She most recently served as CMO for high-growth software companies in AI, data, and security, where she led initiatives to enhance brand visibility and adoption of advanced technologies.
Nicholas Cumins, CEO of Bentley Systems, said, “AI is transforming how infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. Appointing Cate as CMO strengthens our leadership at this pivotal moment; her experience will help infrastructure professionals connect AI innovation to measurable outcomes—where efficiency, quality, and reliability matter most.”
Founded in 1984, Bentley Systems provides software that is used by professionals to design, build, and operate infrastructure across transportation, water, energy, and urban development sectors. The company’s digital twin solutions allow engineers and operators to use the full potential of their data, which improves project delivery and asset performance.