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Andrew Friendly

Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy at Autodesk | Co-Lead Global Crisis Management Team

Boston, Massachusetts

Skills

Venture Capital
Cleantech
Energy Technology
Energy Policy
Solar Energy
Renewable Energy
Alternative Energy
Strategy
Corporate Development
Private Equity
Start-ups
Angel Investing
Venture Financing
Investments
Energy
Mergers
Entrepreneurship
Strategic Partnerships
Due Diligence
Clean Technology

Education

Work Experience

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Autodesk

2011

  • Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy

    2019

    Lead global Government and Public Policy team, consultants, and lobbyists to advance Autodesk's engagement with governments. Coordinate collaboration with internal and external partners to highlight the issues and policies important to the company. Co-Lead global Crisis Management Team.

  • Senior Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

    2012 - 2019

  • Industry Strategy & Relations

    2011 - 2012

BC
Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU)

2021

  • Board Member

    2021

Clean Economy Network

2007 - 2011

  • Co-Founder (REBN)

    2007 - 2011

Advanced Technology Ventures

2007 - 2011

  • Principal

    2007 - 2011

    Investing in cleantech early-stage companies in the U.S.

NE
New England Clean Energy Council

2008 - 2010

  • Co-Chair, Clean Energy Fellowship Program

    2008 - 2010

I
Idealab

2003 - 2007

  • Director, Energy Ventures

    2003 - 2007

CE
Clean Edge

2002 - 2003

  • Partner

    2002 - 2003

Zambeel

2000 - 2001

  • Senior Manager of Business Development and Strategy

    2000 - 2001

TW
The White House

1993 - 1998

  • The President's Aide; Special Asst. to the President and Trip Director

    1993 - 1998