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R. French
Director/Board Member at AUTODESK, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2025-11-29
Profile
Mr. R.
R.
French is a Managing Director at Essex Gate Ventures, an Independent Director at Autodesk, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director at Relay Software Ltd. and an Operating Advisor at Noro-Moseley Partners.
He is on the Board of Directors at Jet Support Services, Inc., NetDocuments Software, Inc., Davidson College, Autodesk, Inc., Relay Software Ltd., Applied UK Holdings I Ltd., Arrow Holding Corp., The Lovett School and Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies.
Mr. French was previously employed as an Independent Director by Verint Systems, Inc., an Independent Director by Anthology, Inc., a Chief Operating Officer by Intergraph Corp., a Chief Operating Officer by Solution 6 Europe Ltd., a Principal by The Robinson-Humphrey Co. LLC, a Strategic Planner-Walt Disney World by The Walt Disney Co., and a Principal by Thomas J.
Watson Foundation.
He also served on the board at Applied Systems, Inc., Applied Systems Europe Ltd. and Paradigm BV.
He received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AUTODESK, INC. 0.01% | 2025-06-17 | 15,646 ( 0.01% ) | 5 M $ | 2025-11-29 |
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R. French active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| AUTODESK, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-07-18 |
Applied UK Holdings I Ltd.
 Applied UK Holdings I Ltd. Provides software services | Director/Board Member | 2013-08-07 |
Jet Support Services, Inc.
 Jet Support Services, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Provides aircraft maintenance, leasing, software, advisory and asset-based finance solutions | Director/Board Member | 2023-10-31 |
Davidson College
 Davidson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Noro-Moseley Partners
 Noro-Moseley Partners Investment ManagersFinance NMP invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information technology and healthcare sectors. It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 to 20 million. It also takes seat on the board. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
NetDocuments Software, Inc.
 NetDocuments Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a cloud based document management platform | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-30 |
Arrow Holding Corp.
 Arrow Holding Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based insurance software services | Director/Board Member | - |
The Lovett School
 The Lovett School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Relay Software Ltd.
 Relay Software Ltd. Provides software solutions to insurance brokers, underwriters and insurers | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
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Autodesk, Inc.
 Autodesk, Inc. Designs and develops multimedia software products | |
The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | |
Intergraph Corp.
 Intergraph Corp. Provides enterprise software solutions | |
Applied Systems, Inc.
 Applied Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud-based insurance software services | Technology Services |
Verint Systems, Inc.
 Verint Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides analytic software solutions for communications interception, digital video security and surveillance, and enterprise business intelligence | Technology Services |
Paradigm BV
 Paradigm BV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions to the oil and natural gas industries | Technology Services |
Anthology, Inc.
 Anthology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops educational software platform for learners and institutions | Technology Services |
Solution 6 Europe Ltd.
 Solution 6 Europe Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software | Technology Services |
The Robinson-Humphrey Co. LLC
 The Robinson-Humphrey Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a stock brokers and dealers | Finance |
Davidson College
Davidson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Noro-Moseley Partners
Noro-Moseley Partners Investment ManagersFinance NMP invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information technology and healthcare sectors. It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 to 20 million. It also takes seat on the board. | Finance |
Jet Support Services, Inc.
Jet Support Services, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Provides aircraft maintenance, leasing, software, advisory and asset-based finance solutions | Transportation |
NetDocuments Software, Inc.
NetDocuments Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a cloud based document management platform | Technology Services |
The Lovett School
The Lovett School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Arrow Holding Corp.
Arrow Holding Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based insurance software services | Technology Services |
Thomas J. Watson Foundation | |
Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies
 Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communications infrastructure services | Communications |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Functions as a College/University | |
Relay Software Ltd.
Relay Software Ltd. Provides software solutions to insurance brokers, underwriters and insurers | |
Applied UK Holdings I Ltd.
Applied UK Holdings I Ltd. Provides software services | |
Applied Systems Europe Ltd.
 Applied Systems Europe Ltd. Provides cloud-based insurance software solutions to the UK insurance industry | |
Essex Gate Ventures
 Essex Gate Ventures Essex Gate Ventures invests in private and public companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology sector primarily in B2B cloud software. It participates in buyout transactions. |
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