Applitools Names Anand Sundaram Chief Executive Officer

Seasoned software quality and product leader to drive next phase of growth for Applitools' AI-powered testing platform

COVINA, Calif., and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applitools, the leading provider of AI-powered end-to-end software testing solutions, today announced the appointment of Anand Sundaram as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Sundaram brings more than two decades of experience in the software quality ecosystem, with leadership experience spanning product, engineering, and technology transformation. He combines deep expertise in AI, data science, and cloud-native technologies with a proven record of driving company growth, expanding product portfolios into full platforms, and building high-performing global teams. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Product at CloudZero and was previously Chief Technology Officer at SmartBear. As enterprises accelerate adoption of AI in software development, Sundaram's leadership will help Applitools strengthen its position as the trusted partner for quality at scale.

"I've admired Applitools for over a decade, and it's a privilege to now lead this category-defining company," said Anand Sundaram, Chief Executive Officer of Applitools. "In an AI-transformed landscape where code is being generated faster than ever – by both humans and machines – Applitools' autonomous testing platform ensures that software quality accelerates innovation rather than impeding it. I'm excited to partner with Adam and the team, as well as with Thoma Bravo, to further expand our offering and help organizations deliver applications and services with speed and confidence."

"Anand is the right leader for this moment and we are delighted to welcome him," said Adam Carmi, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Applitools. "He combines unmatched expertise in software testing and product leadership with a true passion for our mission. I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to build on Applitools' momentum and define the future of AI-powered test automation."

"Applitools is entering an exciting phase of AI-enabled growth, and Anand's leadership will be instrumental to achieving our goals," said Carl Press, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. "His track record of successfully scaling platforms coupled with deep roots in the software quality ecosystem will further enable the company's ability to deliver greater innovation and value for customers worldwide."

About Anand Sundaram

Anand Sundaram is a seasoned product and technology executive with more than two decades of experience in the software quality ecosystem. He has held multiple senior leadership roles scaling highly successful technology businesses, including most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Product at CloudZero and previously as Chief Technology Officer of SmartBear. His other leadership roles include serving in senior product roles at Carbon Black and CRICO as well as founding three startups including RSW Software, which was acquired by Teradyne and formed the basis of the Oracle Application Testing Suite. Sundaram holds a master's degree in computer science from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

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. To learn more, visit applitools.com.

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