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Bill Staples is the CEO of GitLab, a leading platform for software development, security, and operations. As CEO of GitLab, he brings extensive executive leadership experience across the enterprise software industry.
Who is the CEO of GitLab?
Bill Staples is the CEO of GitLab, where he leads the company's mission to enable developers and teams to build, secure, and operate software more efficiently. He brings a strong track record of executive leadership in enterprise software, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer at New Relic, Inc. and as Corporate Vice President of Azure Application Platform at Microsoft.
Prior to joining GitLab, Bill spent over two decades in senior leadership roles at some of the most influential technology companies in the world, driving product strategy, platform growth, and enterprise innovation.
Work History
- GitLab - CEO: December 2024 - Present
- GitLab - Member Board of Directors: December 2024 - Present
- New Relic, Inc. - Chief Executive Officer: July 2021 - December 2023
- Microsoft - Corporate Vice President, Azure Application Platform: September 1999 - January 2016
Education History
Bill Staples studied Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Utah.
When did Bill Staples join GitLab?
Bill Staples assumed the role of CEO at GitLab in December 2024, bringing his extensive background in enterprise software leadership to guide the company's continued growth and innovation.


























