MUMBAI: Global software provider for the construction and media (under the Maxon umbrella) industries, the Nemetschek group, today announced the appointment of Usman Shuja to its executive board, effective 1 January 2025.
Shuja, who was previously the chief division officer (CDO) of the build & construct division and CEO of Bluebeam, becomes the third member of the executive board, joining CEO Yves Padrines and CFO Louise Öfverström.
Shuja, an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience driving operational excellence in high-growth companies, was unanimously appointed by the supervisory board. Since joining the Nemetschek group in September 2023, he has successfully implemented key strategic priorities, including the subscription transition of Bluebeam and the acquisition of GoCanvas, a leading SaaS provider of field worker collaboration software.
Said Padrines: "Shuja brings extensive industry expertise and a deep understanding of how companies innovate and evolve to better serve their customers."
Added Shuja: “We have a tremendous opportunity to drive innovation, advance the industry, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners."
The Nemetschek group is a globally leading provider of software for digital transformation in the architectural engineering and construction (AEC/O) and media industries. Its intelligent software solutions cover the entire lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects, allowing customers to plan, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure more efficiently and sustainably.
Maxon, which is part of the group, makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualisation. Among the products targeted at media and entertainment industry are: Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology; the creativity-on-the-go Forger mobile sculpting app; the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools; the leading-edge, blazingly fast Redshift renderer; and ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting and painting solution.