Industrial software leader AVEVA has announced the appointment of Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Ballard joins from Bentley Systems and succeeds Sue Quense, who will transition to an advisory capacity after five years in the role.
Brock brings over 20 years of senior leadership in technology sales, having joined Bentley in 2020 as Vice President and Regional Executive, Americas, being named Chief Revenue Officer in 2023, leading all of Bentley’s accounts globally. Previously, Brock held leadership roles DELMIA Sales, Dassault Systems, at Autodesk Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and information sciences from the University of Alabama.
I also want to extend my personal thanks to Sue Quense for her outstanding leadership and good counsel over the past five years. She will continue to work with AVEVA leadership in an advisory capacity, even as she steps back from the day-to-day running of the business.” Caspar Herzberg, CEO, AVEVA
“I am delighted to welcome Brock to the Executive Leadership team at AVEVA, where we will benefit from his expertise, experience and commitment to building successful, high-growth tech companies. Brock’s engaging approach sets him apart in our sector, and I look forward to working with him to drive the next phase of AVEVA’s growth.
“Having long admired AVEVA’s vision to drive innovation in the industries that deliver the essentials of life, I am delighted to be joining the executive leadership team. AVEVA’s outstanding software portfolio, technical leadership and ambitious growth trajectory lead the market. This, coupled with the team’s shared commitment to driving responsible use of resources, has never been more important to enabling the transformation of businesses across the world. I cannot wait to get started.” Brock Ballard, AVEVA
Sue Quense will not fully step down from AVEVA, however she will step back from her full-time executive commitments into an advisory capacity, something that she has been planning for some time. Sue will work closely with Brock during the transition and beyond. She added, “In Brock, we have found someone who embodies the AVEVA values and shares our focus on driving innovation for our customers and enabling industries to thrive in our rapidly-evolving world. I look forward to working closely with Brock during this transition and in continuing to contribute to AVEVA’s success in my new role.”
