Stephen Hooper

Stephen Hooper is the senior director of industry strategy and business development for Autodesk Manufacturing, based in San Francisco. He is responsible for all aspects of go-to-market and the continued commercial growth of the business within the manufacturing industry, partnering closely with sales and product development to define strategic direction and investment priorities. Hooper originally qualified as a mechanical engineer in the UK. Having worked for a manufacturer of industrial machinery, he joined Autodesk 16 years ago and has since occupied a variety of leadership roles across sales, marketing, and product development.