# Greg Bentley

> Gregory S. Bentley is the executive chair of Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company built by five Bentley brothers. He founded financial trading software company Devon Systems before joining his brothers in 1991, served as Bentley CEO from 2000 to 2024, helped lead its 2020 Nasdaq listing, and handed the CEO role to Nicholas Cumins in July 2024. He is also a Drexel University trustee and education donor.

- **Role:** Executive Chair at Bentley Systems
- **Organizations:** Bentley Systems, Devon Systems International, SunGard Data Systems, Drexel University, Pennoni Honors College
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.S. in economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, MBA in finance and decision sciences, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Founded and led Devon Systems International before its acquisition by SunGard., Helped develop Bentley’s commercial organization and international expansion after joining in 1991., Led Bentley Systems during its September 2020 Nasdaq listing.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Devon Systems International, which Bentley founded and led, was acquired by SunGard.
- **1991** — Joined his four brothers at Bentley Systems; began a SunGard board tenure lasting until 2005.
- **1996** — Became Bentley Systems president and board chairman in June.
- **2000** — Became CEO in August.
- **2020** — Bentley Systems listed on Nasdaq in September.
- **2024** — Became executive chair on July 1 as Nicholas Cumins became CEO.

## Achievements

- Founded and led Devon Systems International before its acquisition by SunGard.
- Helped develop Bentley’s commercial organization and international expansion after joining in 1991.
- Led Bentley Systems during its September 2020 Nasdaq listing.
- Completed a CEO succession to the first leader outside the Bentley family in 2024.
- Supported Bentley Hall at Drexel University with his wife Caroline.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Spoke at the Nasdaq 54th Investor Conference about AI, infrastructure operations and maintenance, smaller customers, and Nicholas Cumins’s leadership.
- **2026-05** — Participated in the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference as company chairman.
- **2024-07** — Transitioned from CEO to executive chair when Nicholas Cumins took over.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bentley.com/company/executive-bios/

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