PTC Executive Team Home Why PTC Executive Team Dedicated to Helping You Achieve Product and Service Advantage James E. Heppelmann President and Chief Executive Officer Download press package › (*.zip) James E. Heppelmann James (Jim) Heppelmann is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of PTC, responsible for driving the company’s global business strategy and operations. During Mr. Heppelmann’s leadership tenure, PTC has assembled the industry’s most comprehensive technology capabilities that enable companies to create, connect, operate, and service smart, connected products. He also serves on PTC’s Board of Directors. Honored as 2014 Internet of Things (IoT) CEO of the Year, Mr. Heppelmann is seen as a thought leader in the IoT space. He co-authored with Harvard Professor Michael E. Porter the seminal article on the Internet of Things in the November 2014 issue of Harvard Business Review, called “How Smart, Connected Products are Transforming Competition.” He also speaks regularly around the globe on the subject and was recently a featured speaker at Brookings Institution regarding the role of digitization in America’s advanced industries. He has been published and quoted in numerous global business and trade media, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Mr. Heppelmann is a member of the board of directors at SENSATA, a world leader in automotive and industrial sensors and controls. He serves as a member of the Dean’s advisory board at the University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering, and is an executive advisory board member of the national FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Mr. Heppelmann was recently recognized as one of the “Top 100 CEO Leaders in STEM” by the STEMconnector organization. Experience Prior to his appointment as CEO in 2010, Mr. Heppelmann served as PTC’s president and chief operating officer, responsible for managing the operating business units of the company including R&D, marketing, sales, and services. From 2001 to 2009, he served as PTC’s chief technology officer, driving the company’s product vision and strategy, product design and development, and product marketing and management. Mr. Heppelmann joined PTC in 1998 when the company acquired Windchill Technology, a Minnesota-based company that he co-founded and served as its chief technology officer. Before co-founding Windchill Technology, Mr. Heppelmann served as chief technology officer at Metaphase Technology. Education Mr. Heppelmann attended University of Minnesota, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on computer-aided design. Andrew D. Miller Andrew Miller is the executive vice president and CFO at PTC. In his current position, Mr. Miller is responsible for PTC’s worldwide Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax and Treasury, Investor Relations, and Information Technology. Experience Mr. Miller joined PTC from Cepheid, a high-growth molecular diagnostics company, where he has served as Chief Financial Officer since April 2008. While at Cepheid, Miller built world-class finance and information technology teams and a nationally recognized investor relations program. Miller’s career also includes financial leadership positions at Autodesk, MarketFirst Software, Cadence Design Systems, and Silicon Graphics. In each role, he helped build and shape strong teams focused on financial strategy and operations. As the Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of Autodesk, Miller was part of the team that drove their business transformation effort focused on corporate growth, productivity improvements, and profit expansion. Miller began his career at accounting firm Deloitte. Miller also serves on the Board of Directors of United Online, a leading provider of consumer products and services over the internet. Education Mr. Miller holds a BSC in accounting from Santa Clara University. Andrew Miller Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Download press package › (*.zip) Barry F. Cohen, Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Strategy Download press package › (*.zip) Barry F. Cohen, Ph.D. Barry F. Cohen, Ph.D. is the executive vice president of Strategy at PTC. In this position, Dr. Cohen is responsible for PTC’s corporate development, packaging and pricing, acquisition strategy, market strategy, and the cross-functional strategy council. Dr. Cohen also leads PTC’s customer support, global education, services partners and the human resources organizations. Experience Dr. Cohen joined PTC in January 1998 when PTC acquired Computervision. Prior to the acquisition, he served with Computervision for four years as senior vice president for human development and organizational productivity. Before joining Computervision, Dr. Cohen was the president of Possibilities Inc., an executive consulting firm specializing in organizational change and executive coaching, where he served for thirteen years. Dr. Cohen has authored or coauthored several books on leadership and organizational change, including The Wellness Sourcebook, Ethical Leadership, Leadership Myths and Realities, and The Possibilities Economy: New Capital Development. He has also published many professional articles and a series of training manuals. Education Dr. Cohen earned his doctorate in logic and philosophy of science from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Robert D. Ranaldi Robert “Bob” Ranaldi is executive vice president of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at PTC. In this role, he is responsible for driving PTC’s global direct and indirect sales channel strategies, increasing sales operational efficiencies and accelerating market growth. Experience Since joining PTC as a sales representative in 1998, Mr. Ranaldi has held a variety of sales leadership positions, both domestic and international, directly contributing to the company’s growth. Mr. Ranaldi most recently served as divisional vice president for PTC’s North American Commercial Business. He previously served as country manager in Northern Europe as well as vice president for PTC’s SMB operating business unit in North America. Prior to joining PTC, Mr. Ranaldi was in sales at Boston Scientific Corporation. Education Mr. Ranaldi attended Westfield State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Robert D. Ranaldi Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Distribution Download press package › (*.zip) Charlie Ungashick Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Download press package › (*.zip) Charlie Ungashick Charlie Ungashick is executive vice president and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at PTC. In this role, Mr. Ungashick has responsibility for all aspects of the company's global marketing efforts, including defining and executing marketing strategies, brand management, demand generation, communications and worldwide marketing operations. Experience Mr. Ungashick joined PTC from Globoforce, a provider of SaaS-based employee recognition solutions. As Globoforce’s CMO since 2011, Mr. Ungashick was responsible for all aspects of the company's global marketing, including go-to-market strategy, brand management, demand generation, public relations, social media, content marketing, product marketing, inside sales and sales operations. During his tenure, Globoforce saw dramatic growth and was recognized as a leader in its industry. Mr. Ungashick’s experience spans both established enterprise software and emerging SaaS-based companies. He has held leadership roles in several high-growth companies, including SilverStream Software, Novell, FileNet and Deltek. Education Mr. Ungashick earned a bachelor of arts in political science and French from Fordham University. Anthony Paul DiBona Anthony (Tony) DiBona is the executive vice president of Global Support at PTC. He has been with PTC since 1998 and in that time has served as vice president, global business partner group and vice president for major account sales. Experience Prior to joining PTC, Mr. DiBona served at Data General Corporation where he managed the U.S. sales organization. Before joining Data General in 1989, he spent eleven years with Unisys Corporation. Education Mr. DiBona holds an M.B.A. in business administration from Bentley University, where he also earned an undergraduate bachelor of science, business management degree. Anthony Paul DiBona Executive Vice President, Global Support Download press package › (*.zip) Rob Gremley Executive Vice President, Technology Platforms Download press package › (*.zip) Rob Gremley Rob Gremley is executive vice president, Technology Platforms at PTC. In this role, Mr. Gremley has global responsibility for all aspects of PTC’s Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics businesses, including strategy, organizational leadership, financial management, and the development of world-class technology. Mr. Gremley’s organization serves companies across multiple industries that need to harness the opportunity within the IoT to improve operational efficiency, increase revenue and heighten the customer experience via smart, connected products, operations, applications and services. Experience Mr. Gremley most recently served as executive vice president, Product Development and Corporate Marketing at PTC. In that role, he had responsibility for providing leadership and oversight of PTC’s research and development organization and for executing PTC's global brand strategy, marketing campaigns and worldwide marketing operations. Prior to his role in global marketing, Mr. Gremley was senior vice president of MCAD sales programs, responsible for developing and implementing sales programs focused on driving Pro/ENGINEER sales in the mid-market. Additionally, Mr. Gremley has served as vice president of global services, responsible for PTC's global services line of business, including consulting and education services. Education Mr. Gremley earned both a master of science and a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1988 and 1986, respectively. Brian Shepherd Brian Shepherd is executive vice president, Enterprise Segments at PTC. In this role, Mr. Shepherd has responsibility for the cross-segment leadership and financial management of PTC’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), and is additionally responsible for driving PTC’s Systems Engineering strategy. Experience Mr. Shepherd previously served as executive vice president of product development for PTC. In this role, he was responsible for product management, design, development, testing, and delivery for PTC Windchill® product lifecycle management software and the PTC Creo® design and visualization family of products. Since joining PTC in 1996, Mr. Shepherd has held positions in product management for simulation products and the MCAD product portfolio. Prior to PTC, Mr. Shepherd served for ten years at Nortel Networks as a member of the scientific staff and a manager of product integrity. Mr. Shepherd is a frequent speaker at industry events worldwide such as National Manufacturing Week, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Research Development and Design Expo, the Product Development Summit, the Innovation Leadership Summit and the Global OEM Automotive Meeting. He has spoken on the importance and future of product development and product lifecycle management to thousands of product development professionals around the world. Education Mr. Shepherd attended University of Michigan, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He also participated in post-baccalaureate studies in management science at North Carolina State University. Mr. Shepherd is a registered Professional Engineer. Brian Shepherd Executive Vice President, Enterprise Segments Download press package › (*.zip) Matt Cohen Executive Vice President, Global Services and Partners Download press package › (*.zip) Matt Cohen Matt Cohen is the executive vice president for Global Services and Partners at PTC. In this position he is responsible for PTC’s consulting, training (PTC University) and managed service businesses. He is also responsible for worldwide services partnerships and alliances and the PTC global academic program. Experience Since joining PTC in 2001, Mr. Cohen has served in a series of leadership roles across the sales and services organizations. Within PTC's global services organization, Cohen has helped set sales, product and training strategy. He most recently led the company's worldwide consulting and training lines of business and oversaw the global team of delivery professionals responsible for ensuring clients realize value from PTC Solutions. Mr. Cohen also built and oversaw the rapid growth of the company's PTC University business. Education Mr. Cohen attended Harvard University where he earned a bachelor of arts in Psychology. Michael M. Campbell Michael (Mike) Campbell is executive vice president, CAD segment at PTC. In this role, Mr. Campbell has responsibility for the leadership and financial management of PTC's CAD market segment including market analysis, solution definition, solution marketing, and strategic business and customer development activities. Experience Mr. Campbell most recently served as the divisional general manager, CAD segment at PTC. He was previously the divisional vice president of product development for the PTC Creo design and visualization family of products, responsible for overseeing R&D and product management activities, including product strategy, requirements definition, software product delivery and quality. Since joining PTC in 1995, Mr. Campbell has held several positions in development, product planning and technical marketing. Previous responsibilities encompassed R&D and product management of the PTC Arbortext product family and product management of PTC’s desktop products, including creation, improvement, competitiveness and quality of Pro/ENGINEER, CoCreate and PTC Mathcad. He’s been involved in many aspects of planning, designing and developing specifications for improvements to Pro/ENGINEER, addressing the business requirements of discrete manufacturers. Prior to joining PTC, Mr. Campbell worked at GTech in the construction and redesign of prototype units. Mr. Campbell has spoken at various product development and manufacturing industry events on topics such as creative product design, mechanical design and CAD/CAM software development. Education Mr. Campbell attended Boston University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Michael M. Campbell Executive Vice President, CAD Segment Download press package › (*.zip) Jane Wachutka Executive Vice President, PTC Product Development Download press package › (*.zip) Jane Wachutka Jane Wachutka is the executive vice president of Product Development at PTC In this role she is responsible for leading over 2000 research and development team members for the company’s core product families including: PTC Creo®, PTC Windchill®, PTC Arbortext®, PTC Mathcad®, PTC Integrity®, and PTC Servigistics®. In addition, Jane jointly leads the PTC Office of the CTO. Experience Jane has been with PTC since 1998 when she joined as a member of the Windchill acquisition. Through organic growth and more acquisitions, the PTC Windchill R&D team grew from 5 to 1500 software engineers worldwide who design and build the software products that make up PTC’s enterprise product portfolio. Jane considers her contribution to PTC’s leadership in the world of enterprise software the highlight of a career in software development that spans work on super computer operating systems, specialized parallel processing systems and compilers, as well as email, fax and PDM software solutions. Jane never ceases to be amazed by human ingenuity in product design and manufacturing and she appreciates the opportunity to work with PTC’s great customers who are dedicated to improving our world via innovation in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, medical device, and many other industries. Education Jane has a Master’s of Science degree in Software Engineering from St. Thomas University and a Computer Science degree from St. Cloud State University. Aaron C. von Staats Aaron von Staats is corporate vice president, general counsel for PTC. In this position, Mr. von Staats is responsible for worldwide legal matters, including corporate governance, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, technology licensing, litigation, employment, real estate and corporate maintenance. Experience Since joining PTC in 1997, Mr. von Staats has held various legal positions, including Vice President -- North American Counsel, Regional Corporate Counsel – North America and Senior Staff Attorney. Prior to joining PTC Mr. von Staats practiced for five years as an associate with the Boston law firm Palmer & Dodge LLP. He began his legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Paul J. Liacos, chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Mr. von Staats is a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel, the New England Corporate Counsel Association, the Boston Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. He also serves as a board member of the not for profit organization, City Year. Education Mr. von Staats attended Boston College Law School, where he earned his juris doctor. He received a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Massachusetts. 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