Lewis Collins

Lewis Collins is an experienced leader in strategic partnerships and program management within the software development industry, currently serving as the Director of Strategy & Partnerships at ANSYS, Inc., where expertise focuses on evaluating and negotiating software cross-licensing and OEM agreements. With a history of driving technology development and expanding market reach, Collins previously directed a global portfolio at ANSYS that scaled revenues to $1 billion per year. Prior roles include Director of Funded Development at Fluent Inc., where similar responsibilities were held prior to ANSYS's acquisition, and management positions at Vibro-Acoustic Sciences, Fluent Inc., Fluid Dynamics International, and SDRC. Academic qualifications include a BS with honors in Engineering & Applied Science from Caltech and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.