{"id":41501,"date":"2026-05-04T05:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T05:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cplace.com\/?page_id=41501"},"modified":"2026-09-01T19:09:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:09:05","slug":"cplace-appoints-doug-surrett-as-ceo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cplace.com\/us\/about-us\/news\/cplace-appoints-doug-surrett-as-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"News – cplace Appoints Doug Surrett as CEO\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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Munich,\u00a0<\/span>4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>May 2026\u2014<\/span>cplace<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>a leading\u00a0<\/span>provider of\u00a0<\/span>Next-Generation Project and Portfolio Management<\/span>\u00a0(PPM) software, today announce<\/span>d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the appointment of\u00a0<\/span>Doug Surrett\u00a0<\/span>as\u00a0<\/span>Chief Executive Officer<\/span>, marking the next phase of the company\u2019s long-planned leadership succession and global growth strategy<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Rupert Stuffer, who founded\u00a0cplace\u00a0in 2014 and has\u00a0led the company\u00a0since its\u00a0inception, will transition to the role of board member and Customer Advisory Board\u00a0Chairman, where he will continue to shape the company\u2019s product vision and long-term innovation roadmap.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Under Stuffer’s leadership,\u00a0cplace\u00a0has evolved from an ambitious startup into a recognized leader in modern PPM, trusted by global enterprises across industries including pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. The platform enables organizations to manage increasingly complex project landscapes with greater transparency, flexibility, and speed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With\u00a0a strong foundation\u00a0in place,\u00a0cplace\u00a0is now entering its next chapter, focused on scaling internationally and deepening its leadership in AI-powered PPM. The company strengthened this trajectory in early 2025 with the addition of Level Equity, a leading global technology investor.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Surrett brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across the technology and software sectors. Most recently, he served as General Manager and Chief Commercial Officer of the Graphic Communications division at CAI Software. Over his career, he has led global organizations spanning product management, R&D, professional services, sales, and M&A.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I founded\u00a0cplace, my vision was to build a platform that gives organizations the flexibility and transparency to manage complex project environments,\u201d said Dr. Rupert Stuffer, Founder of\u00a0cplace. \u201cToday,\u00a0cplace\u00a0is a proven market leader. With Doug\u2019s experience and leadership, and Level Equity\u2019s partnership, I am confident the company is exceptionally well positioned to scale globally and continue redefining the PPM category.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201ccplace\u00a0is uniquely positioned at the intersection of complexity, data, and AI,\u201d said Doug Surrett, CEO of\u00a0cplace. \u201cWith a powerful product, an outstanding team, and a world-class customer base, we have a significant opportunity to reshape how organizations manage their most critical initiatives.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0excited to lead the company into this next phase of growth.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with Doug as\u00a0cplace\u00a0enters its next stage of expansion,\u201d said Gautam Gupta, Partner at Level Equity. \u201cRupert has built an exceptional company with a strong product foundation and differentiated market position. We look forward to continuing to support\u00a0cplace\u00a0as it scales its global footprint and extends its leadership in AI-driven PPM.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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About\u00a0cplace\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

cplace\u00a0is a modern software platform for project and portfolio management (PPM).\u00a0It revolutionizes and transforms the way people and organizations collaborate, enabling companies to efficiently manage complex projects.\u00a0<\/span>cplace\u00a0combines the reliability of standard software with the flexibility of customized solutions. The flexible, AI-centric platform provides a unified data foundation, promotes cross-site and cross-functional collaboration, and enables real-time adaptation for complex scenarios.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

International industry leaders, including those in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical and life sciences, and mechanical engineering industries, rely on\u00a0cplace\u00a0to develop innovative and complex products,\u00a0utilize\u00a0resources efficiently, improve decision-making processes, and successfully complete projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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