INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS
First non-Bentley family member , Nicholas Cumins takes charge as CEO Bentley Systems
Following the CEO transition plan previously announced by Bentley Systems , Nicholas Cumins takes charge as CEO . Cumins succeeds Greg Bentley , the eldest of the five brothers who founded Bentley Systems , who becomes Executive Chair of its Board of Directors .
Cumins is the first CEO in the company ’ s 40-year history who is not a Bentley family member , marking a significant milestone in the company ’ s development . The Bentley brothers redefined what was then computeraided design , CAD software when they developed MicroStation as a groundbreaking engineering application platform .
Four decades of innovation and more than 120 acquisitions later , Bentley Systems is the provider of infrastructure engineering software , with its infrastructure digital twin solutions used to design , build , and operate critical infrastructure around the world .
The transition to Cumins ’ leadership comes at a critical time for infrastructure sectors . There are not enough engineers to accomplish the work required to achieve global sustainability targets while also adapting aging infrastructure vulnerable to the effects of climate change .
Cumins unveiled Bentley ’ s vision for infrastructure resilience , noting that engineering firms and asset owner-operators are looking to software to help them overcome the limitations of scarce talent .
Before his promotion to CEO , Cumins served as Bentley Systems ’ COO from January 2022 . He joined Bentley Systems as Chief Product Officer in September 2020 prior to the company ’ s IPO .
Nicholas Cumins
Previously he was General Manager of SAP Marketing Cloud and served as Chief Product Officer of Scytl , a platform for online voting , and as Senior Vice President of Product with OpenX , a pioneer in programmatic advertising . Before OpenX , he had already served in a variety of senior roles at SAP , including product management , corporate strategy , and business development . Cumins is a dual French and US citizen and is based in France .
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NEC XON announced appointment of Yssel Swanepoel as General Manager of Surveillance and Analytics
NEC XON , a African ICT solutions provider , announced the appointment of Yssel Swanepoel as the new General Manager of Surveillance and Analytics . Yssel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role , poised to drive innovation and excellence in the field of surveillance technology . His tenure at NEC XON has been characterised by close collaboration with his predecessor , Jan Erasmus , ensuring a seamless transition and continuity in delivering exceptional service and innovation .
Yssel ’ s journey to this pivotal position has been marked by a deep understanding of the industry landscape . With a BComm Marketing Management and a three-year diploma in transport economics from UJ , and extensive professional experience including a distinguished career in professional rugby , Yssel ’ s diverse skills and strategic insights are set to propel NEC XON ’ s Surveillance and Analytics division to new heights .
He accumulated a diverse and extensive employment history primarily within the technology and engineering sectors , showcasing a progression from sales roles to more technical and strategic positions . In his previous roles , he demonstrated a keen ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies
Yssel Swanepoel with customer needs , fostering impactful solutions that address complex challenges .
Yssel took on the role of Systems Architect at Global Technology Systems from September 2017 to April 2019 . In this capacity , he contributed to pioneering integrated technology systems and services across multiple sectors , including surveillance systems , access control systems , and intelligent building management systems .
Most recently , Yssel served as a Pre-Sales Engineer in the Public Safety Sector at NEC XON since May 2019 . NEC XON is renowned for its pioneering approach in surveillance and analytics , particularly in the realm of facial recognition and smart city initiatives .
Yssel ’ s career trajectory reflects a progression from sales and account management roles to more technical and strategic positions within the technology and engineering sectors .
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