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Litmos appoints Eric Vermillion as CEO

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Enterprise software leader takes role with immediate effect.

Eric Vermillion new Litmos CEO
Eric Vermillion new Litmos CEO 

Litmos has appointed Eric Vermillion as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

He succeeds Michelle Benfer, who led the company through a transition period and will remain on the Board to support strategic priorities and long-term direction.

Litmos said Vermillion brings experience leading enterprise software businesses through growth and global expansion. His appointment comes as the company positions its AI-powered learning platform to support skills development, compliance and product adoption at scale.

In a statement, Vermillion said Litmos is ‘well positioned to extend its leadership’ and continue advancing innovation in a changing learning and technology landscape.

Founded in 2007, Litmos provides a unified platform for employee, customer and partner training. The company was named Training Industry’s 2025 Top Learning Management System and reports consistent recognition as a G2 Leader across global markets.