Matthew Cox Joins Newforma to Drive Global Growth, Citing Company's Unique Role as the "Switzerland" of AECO Collaboration

MANCHESTER, N.H. , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newforma, the trusted leader in project and information management for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Cox as Senior Vice President of International Sales. Cox brings decades of AECO technology experience, including senior roles at Bentley Systems, and joins Newforma at a critical moment as the industry faces rising project complexity, data fragmentation and workforce shortages.

A Neutral, Open Platform for a Fragmented Industry

Cox was drawn to Newforma's reputation as the "Switzerland" of AECO—a truly neutral, vendor-agnostic platform that connects people, information and tools across the entire project ecosystem. In an industry where communication channels are rapidly evolving, with collaboration tools like Teams supplementing—but not replacing—email and other systems, information often becomes fragmented and hard to access. At the same time, firms are under pressure from increasing litigation, data governance issues and labor shortages.

"The AECO industry is at a crossroads," said Cox. "Firms everywhere are struggling with rising project complexity, scattered information, and the pressure to do more with less. Newforma's commitment to openness and interoperability—being the Switzerland of our sector—means we can connect teams, data, and workflows without forcing anyone into a single way of working. The platform's intuitive, cloud-first design makes it easy for teams to centralize conversations, files and tasks, no matter what tools they use or where they're located. That's why I'm truly excited to become a #newformer! I believe Newforma is uniquely positioned to help firms worldwide build smarter, faster and with less risk."

Meeting the Moment: Modern UX and Cloud-First Innovation

Recent industry data highlights the urgency: managing shared documents, finding information quickly and reducing manual data entry are among the top challenges for AECO firms, while global market shifts show litigation, data governance and labor shortages all trending up. Newforma's intuitive, cloud-native platform—including the recent launch of Newforma Konekt's Info Track—addresses these pain points head-on, enabling distributed teams to work seamlessly and efficiently from anywhere.

Global Growth and a New Vision for AECO

With over 4.5 million users across 1,500 firms and more than 16 million projects managed, Newforma is entering a new phase of international growth.

"We're reimagining what's possible for AECO teams—not just in North America, but around the world," said Malcolm Tinkler, CRO of Newforma. "The potential for growth outside North America is tremendous. As building activity accelerates globally, Newforma's open, intuitive and cloud-first approach fits right in. Matthew's international expertise will be instrumental as we help more organizations move faster, collaborate seamlessly, and maintain visibility and the golden thread across distributed teams."

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About Newforma
Newforma is the leader in project and information management for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry. For over 20 years, we have empowered professionals to enhance productivity and efficiency by connecting them to vital project information across more than 16.3 million projects globally. Our innovative solutions—available both on-premises and in the cloud—facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure clarity, enabling effective collaboration, quality assurance, and improved profitability. Trusted by over 4.5 million users in 1,500 firms, Newforma provides a comprehensive project record at your fingertips, saving you time and eliminating the headaches of searching for critical information. Discover how your firm can achieve more with Newforma at www.newforma.com.

SOURCE Newforma