Mastercam, a premier provider of CAM software worldwide, has named Susan Brandt as its new President, effective as of February 12th. This strategic decision aims to capitalize on Brandt’s wealth of experience to propel the compnay’s growth and solidify its dominance in advanced manufacturing solutions.
Bringing with her more than 25 years of global business leadership and GTM strategy proficiency in the B2B software/SaaS sector and infrastructure design and engineering software, Brandt has held various top-tier positions throughout her career. Notably, she spent 23 years at Bentley Systems, where she occupied executive roles in sales, business development, and spearheaded strategic product and business initiatives.
Additionally, Brandt served as the Vice President of the Mine Planning Business Unit at Hexagon Mining, further enriching her extensive industry knowledge. With her exceptional insight and forward-thinking approach, alongside her proven track record in driving profitability and expanding markets on a global scale, Brandt is uniquely positioned to steer the company toward unparalleled levels of success and innovation.
Mattias Nilsson, President of the Business Area segment Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, expressed his confidence in Brandt’s appointment by affirming her invaluable expertise in software business management, a trait he views as pivotal for Mastercam’s advancement. He believes Susan’s leadership will bring a fresh perspective, propelling Mastercam to new heights within the industry.
Nilsson emphasized the company’s readiness to instigate significant shifts, leveraging Mastercam’s established brand, products, and Reseller network. While Mastercam has long been acknowledged as a leader in CAD/CAM technology, Brandt’s arrival marks an exciting era of accelerated growth and innovation. Her strategic vision revolves around driving transformative progress, fostering collaboration, and ensuring sustainable expansion.
Brandt intends to enhance Mastercam’s longstanding reputation for excellence by harnessing emerging technologies to enrich its offerings further. Accepting the role at Mastercam is a privilege, and I am thrilled to embark on steering the company towards its next phase of expansion,” Brandt remarked.
“As we gaze into the future, our objective is to embrace forthcoming challenges and prospects, cementing Mastercam’s position as a reliable ally in propelling industry advancement.” Susan Brandt’s appointment signifies a noteworthy achievement for Mastercam. The company expresses appreciation to Meghan West for her invaluable contributions as the departing President and eagerly anticipates the fresh direction and momentum under Brandt’s guidance.