Gong Welcomes Joe FitzGerald as New Chief Legal Officer to Drive Growth and Compliance
In a significant move to bolster its leadership team, Gong, the renowned Revenue AI enterprise, has appointed Joe FitzGerald as its Chief Legal Officer. This strategic decision is aimed at enhancing the company’s compliance framework and global legal affairs as it continues to expand its innovative AI-native platform for enterprises around the globe.
Joe FitzGerald brings to Gong over 25 years of extensive experience in compliance, corporate governance, and navigating complex market landscapes. Before joining Gong, FitzGerald held the position of Chief Legal Officer at Lacework, where he was pivotal in guiding the company through its rapid global expansion. His leadership contributed to the security industry's largest venture capital raise and the successful acquisition of Lacework by Fortinet. Prior to this, he spent nearly a decade at Pure Storage, playing a key role in the scaling of the legal department during its transition from a start-up to a publicly-traded multibillion-dollar enterprise.
As Gong embarks on this next phase of growth, FitzGerald will oversee critical areas including corporate governance, intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. This appointment comes as the company has seen significant momentum and recognition in the industry. Recently, Gong was named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Revenue Action Orchestration, a testament to its groundbreaking work in turning customer interactions into actionable insights through AI technology.
Amit Bendov, the CEO and co-founder of Gong, expressed enthusiasm about FitzGerald's joining the team. “As Gong continues to define the Revenue AI OS category, it’s more critical than ever to strategically navigate the intersection of innovation, data privacy, and global regulation,” he stated. Bendov emphasized that FitzGerald’s deep expertise in compliance within multibillion-dollar tech environments positions him as a suitable leader to guide Gong through its expanding legal landscape.
FitzGerald himself shared his excitement about joining Gong at such a vital time in the company’s growth. He noted, “Gong is at an incredible inflection point, transforming how the world’s most sophisticated revenue teams operate through AI. I am thrilled to join a team that is not only innovating at a rapid pace but is also deeply committed to building a trusted, enterprise-grade platform.”
His appointment is effective as of March 16, 2026, and he will be based in Austin, Texas. Gong aims to revolutionize how various revenue teams operate, enhancing their productivity, generating quality leads, and driving overall revenue growth.
Gong’s Revenue AI Operating System merges data, insights, and workflows into a cohesive system that works alongside revenue teams to maximize their potential. For over 5,000 companies, Gong provides a crucial platform to understand their teams and customers deeply, automate vital workflows, and ultimately drive higher sales results with minimal effort.
In summary, Joe FitzGerald's appointment aligns with Gong's aspirations to navigate complex legal challenges while fostering its innovative AI solutions. As Gong continues its journey toward redefining the future of Revenue operations, FitzGerald's expertise will undoubtedly play a critical role in its path to success.