Brock Ballard’s appointment is effective from 1 October 2026
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, has announced the appointment of Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer effective 1 October 2026, it was announced in a press statement.
Brock joins the team from Bentley Systems following an extensive recruitment process led by AVEVA; he will succeed Sue Quense in the role as she steps into an advisory capacity.
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.
Expertise and experience
“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,” affirmed Caspar Herzberg, CEO, AVEVA
“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,” asserted Ballard on his appointment.
Advisory capacity
Meanwhile, 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.
“I look forward to working closely with Brock during this transition and in continuing to contribute to AVEVA’s success in my new role,” concluded Sue.
