Claire Rutkowski, SVP and CIO Champion at Bentley Systems, is an accomplished strategist renowned for her ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for complex challenges. As a C-level technology executive, she possesses extensive expertise in IT leadership and has a track record of consistently delivering creative and cost-effective initiatives that drive business strategy forward.
Rutkowski came on board as Bentley’s CIO in 2016, joining the company from MWH, where she also held the position of CIO. In her role at MWH, Rutkowski was responsible for delivering IT strategy, services, and support to 7,000 engineering professionals worldwide. At Bentley, she assumed leadership of the global IT organization, shaping and executing a comprehensive technology agenda across the company’s business operations.
Collaborating closely with executive leadership, Rutkowski ensured that Bentley leveraged the most advanced solutions to achieve the company’s goals and meet the evolving needs of its users. Her expertise and strategic vision played a pivotal role in positioning Bentley as a leader in leveraging technology for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Rutkowski became the company’s CIO Champion in 2022, leveraging her extensive engineering background to advocate for CxOs at engineering firms. In this capacity, she acts as a bridge between Bentley and its engineering accounts, fostering strong relationships and aligning technology solutions with the unique challenges faced by the engineering industry.
Rutkowski is a designated Project Management Professional (PMP) and is the recipient of numerous awards, including being named among the Top 80 CIOs You Should Know in 2020 and Top 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders in 2022.
