Aspen Technology, Inc. announced that Robert “Bob” Beauchamp has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Beauchamp's appointment fills the remaining open seat following AspenTech's completion of its transaction with Emerson in May. Mr. Beauchamp brings more than 30 years of significant business leadership, industrial technology and M&A experience, most recently serving as Chairman of the Board at BMC Software, a recognized leader in business service management.

Mr. Beauchampjoined BMC in 1988 as a sales executive and rapidly rose through the organization by leading key initiatives in research and development, strategic marketing and corporate development, ultimately becoming CEO for more than 16 years and Chairman of the Board for 12 years. Mr. Beauchamp, who will join the AspenTech Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, has been active and served on the boards of numerous non-profit, industry and civic organizations during his career, including Baylor University, Raytheon and National Oilwell Varco among others. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in management from Houston Baptist University.