#25: Customer-led growth with Elisabeth Zornes, Chief Customer Officer,Autodesk

#25: Customer-led growth with Elisabeth Zornes, Chief Customer Officer,Autodesk

Author: The Agile Brand September 24, 2024 Duration: 27:25

Today we're going to talk about the strategies for driving customer-led growth with Elisabeth Zornes, Chief Customer Officer at Autodesk. We'll explore how converging customer-facing departments enhance customer success and the role of technology in shaping these experiences.


Elisabeth Zornes is a visionary Go-To-Market executive with a distinguished career defined by her strategic prowess in commercial strategy and digital transformation. Known for her unwavering commitment to excellence, Elisabeth has been a catalyst for innovative growth, bringing dynamic change and innovation to organizations she has served. Her leadership experience ranges from large multinational corporations such as Siemens, Cisco, and Microsoft to pioneering roles in dynamic startups. She is a driving force behind customer-led growth and a visionary advocate for digital transformation.​


Currently serving as Chief Customer Officer at Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design software, Elisabeth plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's customer-centric initiatives. Her responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum of customer-facing functions. She oversees a substantial portfolio, including managing a $2.5 billion software renewal business and a $80 million Professional Services P&L. In addition, Elisabeth leads the Voice of Customer program, an initiative integral to shaping Autodesk's customer experience strategy.


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