Katalon Names Philippe Vincent as President to Accelerate Enterprise Expansion and AI Transformation

Katalon, the AI-native testing company redefining how software teams ship quality at scale, today announced the appointment of Philippe Vincent as President. In this role, Vincent will lead Katalon’s enterprise expansion strategy and strengthen its global go-to-market execution, ensuring the company meets growing demand for AI-powered quality solutions across complex, high-scale software environments.

Philippe Vincent, President of Katalon

A seasoned operator with deep technical acumen, Vincent brings more than 20 years of experience scaling high-growth B2B software companies. He has led multiple successful exits, built and scaled go-to-market organizations, and is known for his passion for working closely with enterprise customers.

Since November 2024, Philippe has worked with Katalon’s executive team as a strategic advisor to the CEO. His proven ability to drive results, combined with a shared belief that AI is fundamentally reshaping how software is developed and tested, makes his full-time appointment a pivotal moment in Katalon’s growth journey.

“Philippe isn’t just a business leader, he’s a product-minded operator who knows how to scale a company through both execution and innovation,” said Vu Lam, CEO of Katalon. “He’s deeply aligned with our AI vision and brings the right energy, enterprise focus, and leadership experience to help take us to the next level.”

“Katalon is perfectly positioned to lead the AI-driven reinvention of software testing,” said Philippe Vincent. “What drew me in was the clarity of vision, the strength of the product, and the drive of the team. I’m excited to go all-in and help scale this company with speed, discipline, and customer obsession.”

Vincent’s career includes CEO roles at Pliant and Virtana, COO roles at OpsRamp and BigFix, and strategy leadership at Accenture, where he led the firm’s software sector practice. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley.

About Katalon

Katalon is the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, empowering hybrid testers—those blending manual, automation, and AI skills, to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Trusted by more than 30,000 QA and DevOps teams across 80+ countries, Katalon has been named a G2 Leader in software testing for 18 consecutive quarters. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Katalon helps teams accelerate software delivery and elevate quality through a powerful, integrated test automation platform, empowering them to release with speed and confidence. For more information, visit: katalon.com/about-us