Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 13, 2026, the board of directors (the "Board") of GitLab Inc. (the "Company") received notice from Merline Saintil of her decision to step down from the Board and as a member of the Board's Compensation and Leadership Development Committee, respectively, effective as of April 15, 2026. Ms. Saintil's decision was not a result of a disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.
The Board has appointed Godfrey Sullivan, a current member of the Board and its Lead Independent Director, to fill the vacancy left on the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee following Ms. Saintil's departure.
The Board also decreased the size of the Board from nine members to eight members, effective April 15, 2026.