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7/4/24, 3:50 PM News | Day of Dubai
The transition to Cumins’ leadership occurs at a pivotal moment for the infrastructure sector. With a
pressing need for engineers to meet global sustainability targets and adapt aging infrastructure to
withstand the effects of climate change, Cumins outlined Bentley’s vision for infrastructure resilience.
He emphasized the role of software in overcoming talent shortages and enhancing infrastructure

resilience.

“Infrastructure is at a watershed moment. Despite the massive capital investment in infrastructure
projects and jobs post-pandemic, so much more remains to be done to make infrastructure more
resilient. Our ability to bridge that gap will literally determine the quality of life for generations to come.

Fortunately, a paradigm shift in software is reshaping the landscape. AI-powered digital twin solutions
are unlocking the value of data across the infrastructure lifecycle,” said Cumins.

Bentley’s AI solutions are revolutionizing how organizations monitor the health of infrastructure assets
such as roads, bridges, dams, water networks, and telecommunications towers. Cumins highlighted
the potential of AI to improve asset performance and make infrastructure more resilient, stating, “Every

owner-operator in the world is looking for a simpler and more effective way to understand the condition
of their assets. Think what the power and possibilities of AI imply for improving asset performance and
making infrastructure more resilient. This is the moment for our generation to apply its ingenuity and

build upon the legacy of innovation to continue advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of
life.”

Cumins has been with Bentley Systems since September 2020, serving as Chief Product Officer and
then as COO from January 2022. His extensive experience includes roles as General Manager of SAP
Marketing Cloud, Chief Product Officer of Scytl, and Senior Vice President of Product at OpenX.

Cumins holds dual French and U.S. citizenship and is based in France.

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