GitLab Inc. announced the appointment of Jessica Ross as its new Chief Financial Officer. This change is effective starting on January 15, 2026. Ross succeeds James Shen, who served as Interim CFO. Shen will return to his role as the Vice President of Finance. The appointment comes as GitLab continues to show strong business momentum. For example, the company achieved 25% revenue growth in a recent quarter. Ross will oversee all global financial operations for GitLab. She manages accounting and investor relations functions as well.
Driving Growth and Operational Excellence
Ross joins the company with over 25 years of extensive experience. She introduces a track record that is verified with leadership in finance and operations. Her experience spans over different public and private companies. In the most recent past, she was the CFO of Frontdoor, Inc. Before that, Ross held senior executive positions at Salesforce. This vast experience makes her highly qualified for the role.
Bill Staples, GitLab CEO, expressed his excitement. He noted that Ross has a track record of driving durable growth at scale. David Henshall, a GitLab Board member, also welcomed Ross. He stated her focus on financial discipline aligns with GitLab’s trajectory. She is an excellent addition to the leadership team. Ross looks forward to supporting GitLab’s future success. She will partner with the leadership team to drive disciplined growth. Furthermore, she aims to strengthen operational excellence. This will create sustainable value for customers and shareholders. GitLab is well-positioned to meet the growing need for its platform. The company provides a comprehensive DevSecOps solution worldwide.
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Source: Businesswire
