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Jessica Ross is the Chief Financial Officer at GitLab, a leading DevOps platform. A finance and business transformation executive, she brings deep experience helping companies scale, modernize, and navigate pivotal moments of growth, with a background spanning technology, consumer, and healthcare businesses.
Who is the CFO of GitLab?
Jessica Ross is the Chief Financial Officer at GitLab, an enterprise transformation leader and qualified financial expert with a track record of driving sustainable growth and operational excellence. She has held senior executive roles at Frontdoor, Salesforce, and Stitch Fix, gaining broad experience across technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors.
At GitLab, she partners closely with leaders and teams to strengthen operational excellence and deliver durable value for customers, partners, and shareholders. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in building trust through transparency, pairing strong fundamentals with bold ambition, and empowering teams to do their best work at scale.
Work History
Jessica Ross has built an extensive career in finance and business transformation, holding senior roles across a range of industries. Here is a list of her roles:
- GitLab: Chief Financial Officer: January 2026 - Present
- All Raise: Board Member and Audit Committee Chair: May 2021 - Present
- Frontdoor, Inc.: Advisor to the CEO: November 2025 - December 2025
- Arthur Andersen LLP: Senior Accountant: September 1998 - April 2002
Education History
Jessica Ross holds a degree from The Wharton School, where she studied Finance and Organizational Effectiveness. This rigorous academic foundation has been central to her ability to lead complex financial transformations and drive strategic growth across multiple industries throughout her career.
When did Jessica Ross join GitLab?
Jessica Ross assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at GitLab in January 2026. Bringing extensive experience in finance and business transformation, she focuses on scaling GitLab's operations, modernizing its financial strategy, and delivering long-term value for shareholders and partners alike.
