Matt DeBergalis has taken on the role of CEO at Apollo, a pivotal move for the company amid the growing significance of GraphQL in modern technology infrastructures. Historically used to enhance mobile app development, GraphQL has evolved into a critical component for major companies like Netflix and Indeed, especially with the rise of AI-powered systems that demand efficient and deterministic execution. DeBergalis, who has long been passionate about expanding GraphQL's reach to developers dealing with complex APIs, is now focused on scaling Apollo's impact, as the company already processes billions of requests daily for widely-used products. The transition sees outgoing CEO Geoff Schmidt, a key figure in the creation of GraphQL Federation, remain at Apollo with a focus on advancing the technology and the broader GraphQL ecosystem. The upcoming GraphQL Summit in San Francisco will showcase engineering leaders from companies such as Intuit, Indeed, Wayfair, and Wiz, sharing their experiences with Apollo's platform.