Tricentis Expands Executive Management Team With Appointment of New CMO

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 24, 2013) - Tricentis, a global leader in enterprise software testing solutions, today announced the appointment of Ajay Murthy as CMO. In his global role, Murthy will be responsible for Tricentis' overall brand development, thought leadership, and marketing the company's automated software testing solutions to customers and partners. The news follows recent company momentum marked by the hiring of Sandeep Johri as CEO and being named as a Visionary in Gartner's 2013 Magic Quadrant for Integrated Software Quality Suites.

"It is an incredibly exciting time at Tricentis as we make significant strides towards transforming the enterprise software automation market," said Sandeep Johri, CEO, Tricentis. "In his role as chief marketing officer, Ajay will be instrumental in communicating the critical role of automated software testing solutions in accelerating business innovation and building brand value. His proven track record, results-driven approach and market expertise will play a central role in our success."

Murthy brings more than 15 years of enterprise marketing and business development experience to Tricentis. He most recently served as vice president and head of global marketing and communications at Convergys, where Murthy helped transform the $2 billion technology company into a global leader in CRM SaaS products and services. Prior to Convergys, he served as SVP at Zango, a leading ad network, where he grew revenues from $15 million to $75 million in just three years. Murthy also held executive management positions at A.T. Kearney, Microsoft, infoUSA and Bidpath.

"I am excited to join a company that is at the forefront of a revolution in enterprise software testing automation," said Ajay Murthy, CMO, Tricentis. "We are 100 percent focused on solving enterprise software testing challenges today and in the future, which makes us an authority on what we do. This has helped us deliver tremendous value to customers around the world and will serve us well in helping more global 2000 companies ensure the delivery of best-in-class applications and innovate with peace of mind."

About Tricentis
Tricentis provides the leading enterprise software testing solutions for Global 2000 companies to accelerate business innovation with peace of mind. The unique Tricentis approach to software testing enables enterprises to achieve unprecedented automation rates while minimizing business-related risks. Tricentis solutions empower organizations to systematically align software testing with business needs, so they can harness technology change while optimizing cost and efficiency. The company's more than 400 customers include global brands such as Allianz, BMW, Deutsche Bank, HBO, Orange, Siemens, Southwest, Swiss Re, and UBS. Tricentis also has the highest customer renewal rate in the industry, at more than 98 percent, and its industry awards include Best in Test 2013. Gartner recognizes Tricentis as a visionary in the recent 2013 Magic Quadrant for Integrated Software Quality Suites. A fast growing, privately held company, Tricentis has offices in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, the Netherlands, the United States, Australia, and Singapore. To learn more, visit http://www.tricentis.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.