Applitools, a leading provider of AI-powered end-to-end software testing solutions, announced the appointment of Anand Sundaram as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Sundaram, with over two decades in software quality, AI, data science, and cloud-native technologies, will lead Applitools' next growth phase, expanding its autonomous testing platform amid accelerating AI adoption in development.
Sundaram's expertise in transforming code generation—human or machine-driven—into quality acceleration will position Applitools as the trusted partner for enterprise-scale testing. "In an AI-transformed landscape where code is being generated faster than ever, Applitools' autonomous testing platform ensures that software quality accelerates innovation," said Sundaram. He will expand offerings to help teams deliver applications confidently across platforms.
Co-Founder and CTO Adam Carmi praised Sundaram's passion for Applitools' mission. "Anand is the right leader for this moment," said Carmi. Thoma Bravo Partner Carl Press added, "His track record of successfully scaling platforms will enable greater innovation and value for customers." Sundaram holds a master's in computer science from Rochester Institute of Technology and has led roles at Carbon Black and CRICO.
Applitools' appointment of Sundaram reinforces its commitment to AI-enabled test automation, empowering non-coders in QA and operations for superior product delivery.
Applitools sets the industry standard for AI-powered test automation, infusing AI into every step of the testing lifecycle. The Applitools Intelligent Testing Platform empowers every team member—from design and development to QA and operations—to contribute to quality assurance, regardless of their coding expertise. With Applitools, companies accelerate their testing processes, embrace comprehensive quality checks, and ensure superior product delivery in less time through proactive, continuous testing. Established in 2013, Applitools is trusted by hundreds of the world's top brands—including more than 25% of the Fortune 500—to reliably ship applications faster and delight millions of users on any device and browser, and across every screen size and operating system