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Applitools Appoints Anand Sundaram as New CEO


Applitools Appoints Anand Sundaram as New CEO
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  • October 1, 2025

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.

Quick Intel

  • Anand Sundaram joins as CEO from CloudZero (SVP Product) and SmartBear (CTO).
  • Focuses on scaling AI-infused testing for faster, reliable software delivery.
  • Applitools serves 25% of Fortune 500 with autonomous quality assurance.
  • Backed by Thoma Bravo; founded in 2013 with global team.
  • Emphasizes proactive, continuous testing across devices and browsers.
  • Sundaram's startups include RSW Software, acquired by Teradyne.

Driving AI-Powered Growth

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.

Leadership Transition

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.

About Applitools

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

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