Bentley Systems names James Lee chief operating officer; product chief role eliminated
Bentley Systems appointed James Lee as Chief Operating Officer effective January 13, 2025, after he spent time at Google Cloud and SAP. The company also eliminated the Chief Product Officer position, and Michael M. Campbell will leave on January 21, 2025 under a separation agreement that includes a $1.5 million cash severance payment.
Key points
- James Lee appointed COO effective January 13, 2025, with a base salary of $400,000 (prorated for 2025) and an initial OTI target of $400,000 (prorated)
- Lee to receive a one-time RSU grant with an aggregate value of $7.5 million, plus 2025 annual RSU awards of $488,889 time-based and $488,889 performance-based
- Chief Product Officer role eliminated; product development consolidated under CTO Julien Moutte
- Michael M. Campbell leaves January 21, 2025 and will receive a $1.5 million cash severance payment
The filing
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