Procore names new CEO
Carpinteria-based Procore Technologies has found its new CEO, appointing Ajei Gopal as its second-ever chief executive.
Announced Sept. 22, Gopal will succeed Procore Founder Tooey Courtemanche following the company’s third quarter results, which are expected to be on Nov. 10. Courtemanche will transition to Procore’s board chair.
Gopal has over 35 years of proven experience leading global technology companies at scale, most recently serving as the president and CEO of Ansys from 2017 to 2025. Under Gopal’s leadership, Ansys more than tripled its revenue, nearly quadrupled its market value, and became the global leader in engineering simulation — joining the ranks of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100, and earning international recognition as a top employer, according to a press release.
“Procore is one of the most transformative companies in the market today. Its award-winning platform and culture have cemented its status as the clear category leader, revolutionizing one of the world’s most essential yet least digitized industries,” said Gopal. “Like Tooey, I’m passionate about empowering people to build the physical world through digital innovation and am deeply inspired by the industry’s sense of purpose and Procore’s deep customer-centricity. Tooey has built a truly exceptional company, and I couldn’t be more honored that he and the Board have put their trust in me to lead Procore through its next phase of growth.”
In a press release, Courtemanche believes Gopal will continue driving Procore’s mission of empowering employees of the construction industry through its software.
“Ajei’s experience leading a vertical software company to billions in revenue uniquely positions him to help us scale and capture the opportunity ahead,” Courtemanche said.
