GitLab, the leading AI-powered DevSecOps platform, has announced the appointment of Bill Staples as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Staples succeeds co-founder Sid Sijbrandij, who is transitioning to the role of Executive Chair of the Board to focus on his health.
Sid Sijbrandij, GitLab’s co-founder, expressed his confidence in Staples, stating, “I believe his passion for software, commitment to customers, and strong track record make him the right person to lead the company going forward.” Under Sijbrandij’s leadership, GitLab has grown to serve over 10,000 customers and generate more than $750 million in run-rate revenue.
Godfrey Sullivan, the lead independent director on GitLab’s board, praised Staples’ experience in scaling enterprise software organizations and his focus on innovation, making him the ideal choice to guide the company in its next phase of growth.
“For the past twelve years, Sid and the team have established GitLab as the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform that developers love, and enterprises around the world rely on for software innovation,” said Staples. “I am honored and excited to lead the company into this next chapter and to help our customers and partners accelerate innovation and deliver business value.”
Staples brings nearly 30 years of experience in building developer platforms and serving developers as customers. As the former CEO of New Relic, he demonstrated his strategic leadership and deep product knowledge, driving significant enterprise value and increased profitability for the company.
With Staples at the helm, GitLab is poised to continue its trajectory as a market-leading DevSecOps platform, empowering organizations to boost developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risks, and accelerate digital transformation.
