Dynamic leader with more than 25 years of enterprise software experience assumes role with vision to drive rapid acceleration of value realization of Tricentis’ AI-augmented software quality platform
AUSTIN, TX – July 22, 2025 – Tricentis, a global leader in AI-augmented software quality, today announced the appointment of Eran Sher as Chief Product Officer to lead the next stage of the company’s platform growth enabled by advancements with AI. With a career spanning over 25 years in building and scaling category-defining innovations in software development, testing, and enterprise software, Sher steps into this role to accelerate Tricentis’ execution of its product strategy and further develop its innovation agenda during a transformative time for the industry.
This appointment comes on the heels of key product and platform advancements, including Tricentis’ announcement of its industry-first Remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and Tricentis Agentic Test Automation. These updates, in conjunction with the latest release of the company’s model-based test automation solution Tricentis Tosca, are a part of Tricentis’ larger strategy that will redefine AI-augmented software testing as AI drastically alters the speed and rate of change in the software testing space.
“We’re at a pivotal moment in software development with AI redefining how code is written, tested, and released,” said Sher. “Tricentis has long cemented itself as a leader in software quality driving AI innovation and adoption, and I’m thrilled to leverage my experiences to further shape this vision of delivering the solutions our customers need to thrive in this evolving landscape.”
Vision for the next 18 months
Sher’s vision centers on building the future of software testing and quality engineering in an AI-first world. His priorities include:
A legacy of innovation and a culture of collaboration
Sher has extensive experience in building transformative platforms. As co-founder and CEO of SeaLights, which was acquired by Tricentis in 2024, he pioneered AI-powered quality intelligence and test impact analysis. Prior to that, Sher co-founded Nolio, a continuous deployment platform acquired by CA Technologies, and held leadership roles at Mercury Interactive, PortAuthority Technologies, and Conduct.
Sher emphasizes cross-functional alignment as a cornerstone of his leadership. He will work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, customer success, and partner teams to ensure the product vision is deeply connected to customer needs and market dynamics.
“Eran’s ability to turn theoretical ideas into practical application and customer-focused approach to product make him the natural fit to lead our exceptional team of product experts,” said Kevin Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Tricentis. “As we accelerate time-to-value, lead AI innovation in the software quality space, and provide customers with the solutions they need to deliver strong business outcomes, Eran will play a critical role in driving our mission to empower teams toward their goal of high-quality software.”
Through its recent global expansion efforts in Ireland and Latin America, $1.33 billion strategic investment by GTCR, and prioritization of AI research and agentic AI strategy, Tricentis is poised to continue its leadership as the premier software quality engineering partner for enterprises across industries.
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About Tricentis
Tricentis is a global leader in continuous testing and quality engineering. The Tricentis AI-based, continuous testing portfolio of products provides a new and fundamentally different way to perform software testing. An approach that’s totally automated, fully codeless, and intelligently driven by AI. It addresses both agile development and complex enterprise apps, enabling enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation by dramatically increasing software release speed, reducing costs, and improving software quality. Widely credited for reinventing software testing for DevOps, cloud, and enterprise applications, Tricentis has been recognized as a leader by all major industry analysts, including Forrester, Gartner, and IDC. Tricentis has more than 3,000 customers, including the largest brands in the world, such as McKesson, Allianz, Telstra, Dolby, and Vodafone. To learn more, visit www.tricentis.com.
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