Eric Johnson Appointed CEO of UserTesting, Succeeding Andy MacMillan
Slice of Technology Team
09/09/2024
Key Highlights:
- Eric Johnson succeeds Andy MacMillan as CEO of UserTesting, effective immediately.
- MacMillan will remain involved as an advisor and investor.
- Johnson previously led Nintex, transforming it into a leading enterprise automation platform.
- UserTesting sees a major market opportunity under Johnson’s leadership.
Source (Business Wire)
Quotes
“ “Andy has been an incredible partner to us and leader of UserTesting from its early beginnings to a $300MM+ category leader today.” ”
A.J. Rohde, Senior Partner at Thoma Bravo
Our Take:
Eric Johnson’s appointment as CEO signals a strong leadership transition for UserTesting as it navigates a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory. With his successful track record at Nintex, particularly in integrating acquisitions and driving customer satisfaction, Johnson is well-positioned to lead UserTesting in capturing a larger share of the customer insights market. His emphasis on leveraging the voice of the customer early in the development process aligns well with UserTesting’s mission to revolutionize product development. This move could accelerate the company’s growth, especially with MacMillan’s continued advisory role ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
