Seasoned Leader Takes Helm as GitLab Enters Next Phase of Growth
- Leadership Transition: Bill Staples steps in as GitLab CEO, while co-founder Sid Sijbrandij transitions to executive chair to focus on his health.
- Strategic Vision: Staples brings decades of experience from Microsoft, Adobe, and New Relic to lead GitLab’s innovation and expansion.
- AI-Powered DevSecOps Leader: GitLab, with over 40 million users, is positioned to advance its role as the leading AI-powered DevSecOps platform.
GitLab, the AI-powered DevSecOps platform trusted by over half of the Fortune 100, has announced Bill Staples as its new CEO, effective immediately. Staples, a seasoned leader with nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise software, succeeds Sid Sijbrandij, who will focus on his health as he transitions to executive chair of the board.
Sijbrandij, GitLab’s co-founder, expressed confidence in the transition: “I believe [Bill’s] passion for software, commitment to customers, and strong track record make him the right person to lead the company forward.”
Staples is no stranger to leadership in tech innovation. As CEO of New Relic, he significantly grew the company’s enterprise value by accelerating revenue and profitability. His prior roles at Microsoft and Adobe saw him spearhead groundbreaking developer platforms and scaling multi-billion-dollar businesses, including Azure’s application platform and Adobe’s cloud services.
Staples’ excitement about his new role was clear: “I am honored and excited to lead GitLab into this next chapter, helping our customers and partners accelerate innovation and deliver business value.”
GitLab’s Continued Growth and Innovation
GitLab has cemented itself as the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform, serving over 10,000 customers and generating more than $750 million in run-rate revenue. The platform increases developer productivity, reduces security risks, and drives digital transformation for businesses worldwide.
Godfrey Sullivan, lead independent director of GitLab’s board, highlighted Staples’ qualifications: “His track record of bringing teams together and scaling enterprise software organizations makes him the right person to lead the company.”
Looking Ahead
Under Staples’ leadership, GitLab is poised to further its mission of enabling software innovation at scale. As the company leverages its AI-powered tools to transform software development, this transition marks a significant milestone in GitLab’s journey. With a legacy of success and a future of opportunity, GitLab continues to shape the DevSecOps landscape.