Gary Murray

Gary Murray is an accomplished marketing and design professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as the Director of Merchant Marketing - Channels at Automattic since July 2015, Gary oversees product development for advertising and social media initiatives aimed at supporting merchant growth. Previous roles include Lead Designer and Marketing Director at WooCommerce, where Gary managed global marketing efforts and was part of the leadership team. Gary founded Studio Murray in 2010, delivering design solutions across multiple disciplines, including a notable project for Mercedes-Benz South Africa. Earlier experience includes serving as Creative Director at SMG Africa and Graphic Designer at Intengu Communications. Gary holds a BTech degree in Graphic Design from Nelson Mandela University, graduating Cum Laude in 2004.