Apttus has a reputation as a global gold standard for Quote-to-Cash (QTC) and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions. Apttus’ innovations include Max, the company’s Applied Artificial Intelligence that enables enterprises to achieve superior business outcomes.

I have followed their journey for some time and covered their Accelerate event for the last couple of years. But, since this years event, things have changed at Apttus. Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, recently announced that it has become the majority investor the global Middle Office leader.

David Murphy is the new CEO after joining Apttus in October when the Thoma Bravo deal closed. He is one of Silicon Valley’s most highly regarded business executives. Over the past 30 years, Murphy has held top leadership roles driving market adoption and disruptive growth.

I felt it was time I caught up with him to learn more about his vision when he recently flew into London. We also discuss how Gartner, has named the Apttus a Leader once again in the November 2018 Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price and Quote Application Suites.