Pipedrive, the user-friendly sales CRM for small businesses, has announced the appointment of Paulo Cunha as its new Chief Executive Officer. This move is expected to drive the company’s next phase of growth and innovation. Cunha, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience, has a strong track record in management consulting, private equity, and technology, particularly in marketing and product development. Cunha most recently served as President of SeatGeek, a prominent live entertainment platform, where he managed the company’s consumer marketplace. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Expedia Group, holding various executive positions in marketing, growth, and business development for Hotels.com. His career also includes strategy and operations roles at ECS, a European asset management firm, and ING, the multinational banking and financial services company. Additionally, Cunha has consultancy expertise from his time at Boston Consulting Group. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Joining Pipedrive at a time of robust growth, Cunha’s primary focus will be on advancing the company’s AI-driven product vision, which aims to enhance the agentic sales experience. With a growing global customer base and continuous innovation in AI solutions, Pipedrive is solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in sales CRM for small businesses. “I am deeply honored to join a company with such a vibrant culture and a dedicated team committed to serving small businesses worldwide,” Cunha stated. “The advent of AI-powered solutions is transforming the CRM landscape, and this is a critical juncture for Pipedrive. I am excited by the opportunities ahead and grateful to be part of a company that is beloved by both its employees and customers.” John Stalder, Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners and a member of Pipedrive’s Board of Directors, expressed confidence in Cunha’s ability to propel the company forward. “Paulo’s extensive marketing background and leadership experience make him the ideal candidate to advance Pipedrive. As small businesses globally embrace digital tools tailored to their unique needs, Pipedrive is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these opportunities. I am eager to see what the future holds under Paulo’s guidance.” Pipedrive was founded in 2010 and is now used by revenue teams at more than 100,000 companies worldwide. Headquartered in New York, the company has offices across Europe and the United States. It is supported by a diverse group of investors, including majority holder Vista Equity Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Atomico, and DTCP. For more information, visit www.pipedrive.com.