Digital experience platform (DXP) vendor Acquia has appointed Chris Tranquill as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Steve Reny. Tranquill will oversee the transition process and bring over 25 years of leadership experience in customer experience software and services.

“I am thrilled to join Acquia at such an exciting moment in the company’s journey. Acquia has a strong reputation for innovation and customer success, and I look forward to working with the team to build on this foundation, deliver even greater value to our clients, and accelerate growth. I am eager to engage with our customers, partners, and the Acquia community as we chart the path forward together,” said Chris Tranquill.

Elsewhere, VTEX has launched new agentic AI, and Bloomreach was named to the Inc. 5000 list.

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• VTEX Turns Enterprise Complexity into Competitive Edge with Scalable B2B Orchestration, Agentic AI, and Omnichannel Intelligence: “With VTEX Vision 2025, we have expanded our infrastructure to meet rising demands, from B2B buyer personalization to seamless consumer retail experiences, all on one unified commerce platform built for growth.”

• Optimizely Is Recognized as a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Aspiring Vendor for Personalization Engines: “Being named a 2025 Aspiring Vendor in the Voice of the Customer for Personalization Engines is a reflection of our deep commitment to helping brands deliver relevant, data-driven experiences that make a real impact.”

• Bloomreach Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies: “We’re honored by this achievement and remain focused on advancing AI-powered personalization for the businesses we serve around the world.”

• What Sits at the Center of the Digital Experience Stack?: “The DX stack in 2025 has no fixed hub; orchestration, AI, and composable architectures define agility and adaptability.”

Stories that caught our eye

1. VWO and Storyblok Join Forces: The new plugin enables marketers to run A/B tests and personalize content directly within the Storyblok Visual Editor.

2. Knack Systems Partners with Contentful: Adding Knack Systems’ SAP CX implementation expertise to Contentful’s headless CMS and composable DXP.

3. Enabling a Composable ERP Revolution: Platforms like Zuora are adopting a modular approach.

4. Composable Architecture Needs More Than Vendor Promises: Strategy, dedicated teams and ongoing investment are key ingredients as well.

The word on the street…

1. [LinkedIn]: The death of the webpage, and the rise of AI-native content: Content architect Michael Andrews explains how AI-native content is changing how digital content is created, distributed, and consumed.

2. [Reddit]: Best open-source eCommerce platforms for growth-focused businesses?: This Redditor is seeking options.