Rebecca leads Autodesk’s people and places strategy, overseeing organizational effectiveness, talent, culture and belonging, performance and total rewards, people experience, employee relations, people consulting, real estate, workplace, and travel and security. From forecasting long-term skill and capability planning, to encouraging human and AI partnership to increase productivity and unlock creativity, Rebecca has been instrumental in delivering the same innovation and agility customers expect from Autodesk’s technology, to the global employee experience.
In partnership with her dynamic team, she has transformed Autodesk’s culture, reimagined its work environments, and modernized its ways of working to foster greater flexibility, trust, and performance. She was named one of CNN Business’ “Risk Takers” for championing Autodesk’s bold hybrid-first strategy, Flex Forward.
Based in the U.K. and with more than two decades of international human resources experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, Rebecca brings a global-first, inclusive mindset to her leadership. Prior to Autodesk, she held various senior HR leadership positions in multiple global technology companies, including Dyson and Microsoft, where she partnered with enterprises to evolve organizational capabilities, drive high performing teams, and deliver inclusive work experiences and inspiring workplaces.
Rebecca holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational behavior and human resources management from Lancaster University and a master’s degree in strategic human resources management from Manchester Metropolitan University. She is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and serves on the board for the Autodesk Foundation.
