Autodesk, Inc. announced Rebecca Pearce has been named chief people officer, effective immediately. Pearce will lead all of Autodesk's human resources functions including strategy, learning and organizational development, talent acquisition, diversity and belonging, employee relations and company culture. In addition, Pearce will be responsible for overseeing Autodesk's corporate real estate, travel, safety, and security efforts.

Pearce brings more than 20 years of human resources experience and is a proven leader with a global-first mindset, having worked in technology leadership roles in Asia, Europe and North America.