DeepL, a global AI product and research company, has appointed Gonçalo Gaiolas as Chief Product Officer, effective October 1, 2025. With expertise in product development and cross-functional leadership, Gaiolas will advance DeepL's Language AI solutions for enterprises and guide its entry into the agentic AI market, building on the recent launch of DeepL Agent.
Gonçalo Gaiolas joins as CPO from SoSafe, where he doubled revenue.
Over a decade at OutSystems in senior product roles.
Focuses on scaling Language AI and launching DeepL Agent.
DeepL serves 200,000+ business customers in 228 markets.
Recent launches: DeepL AI Labs and beta DeepL Agent.
Backed by Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
Gaiolas' appointment supports DeepL's growth, from translation tools to autonomous AI agents. "We are thrilled to welcome Gonçalo to the DeepL team at such a pivotal time," said Jarek Kutylowski, CEO of DeepL. "His track record in product innovation and commitment to people leadership are exactly what we need." Gaiolas will prioritize enterprise adoption and the rollout of DeepL Agent, an AI assistant for repetitive tasks.
Most recently, Gaiolas served as Chief Product and Technology Officer at SoSafe, a B2B cybersecurity firm, where he expanded global reach and revenue. Previously, he spent over a decade at OutSystems, leading product strategy for custom systems. His advisory roles with startups highlight his growth navigation skills. "I was immediately drawn to DeepL's mission of addressing mission-critical business challenges with AI," said Gaiolas.
This hire follows the launch of DeepL AI Labs and DeepL Agent beta, marking DeepL's shift beyond language solutions. DeepL Agent handles time-consuming tasks with precision and security, targeting knowledge workers. With over 1,000 employees, DeepL continues to innovate, trusted by millions for translation, writing, and voice AI.
Gonçalo Gaiolas' strategic vision will propel DeepL's expansion, delivering impactful AI solutions that enhance productivity and address enterprise needs in a rapidly evolving market.
DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including the soon to be released DeepL Agent - an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw "Jarek" Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.