Murph Darren

Head of Remote at GitLab Inc.

Named an “oracle of remote work” by CNBC, Darren is a recognized visionary in organizational design. He serves as GitLab’s Head of Remote, a role which he pioneered. His team made history by scaling GitLab’s workplace operations to become the world’s first all-remote company to IPO.

He leads at the intersection of people operations, marketing, and strategic communication. His career is defined by leading remote teams, charting remote transformations, connecting non-obvious dots, and architecting inclusive cultures. He holds a Guinness World Record in publishing, and authored GitLab’s Remote Playbook and “Living the Remote Dream: A Guide To Seeing the World, Setting Records, and Advancing Your Career.” 

Darren's work and thought leadership is featured in Harvard Business School, INSEAD, The Journal of Organizational Design, CNBC, CNN, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Fortune, Digiday, Business Insider, and more.