Bentley Systems appoints Cate Lochead as chief marketing officer

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Bentley Systems has announced the appointment of Cate Lochead as chief marketing officer. She brings more than twenty years of experience in enterprise software and marketing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

Before joining Bentley, Lochead served as chief marketing officer for several high-growth software companies in AI, data, and security. She has also led marketing organisations at global technology firms such as Oracle and Intuit, gaining extensive experience in positioning transformative technologies for wider adoption.

Nicholas Cumins, chief executive officer 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.”