Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the appointment of Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer. She brings marketing leadership in AI innovation and more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software to Bentley.
Most recently, Cate Lochead served as Chief Marketing Officer for high-growth software companies in AI, data, and security. Previously, she led marketing organizations at global technology leaders, including Oracle and Intuit. She has deep expertise in positioning transformative technologies for market visibility and adoption.
Nicholas Cumins, Bentley CEO, 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.”
The announcement comes just before the Bentley Systems’ 2025 Going Digital Awards. The awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of engineers and project teams in advancing infrastructure for better quality of life through digital innovation.
Finalists will present their projects at Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure conference in Amsterdam, with the winners announced on October 16 2025. This global gathering of infrastructure leaders highlights the trends and technologies shaping infrastructure sectors.
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