Thomas Dohmke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | Technische Universität Berlin University of Glasgow |
| Occupation(s) | Software developer, Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of GitHub, co-founder of HockeyApp |
Thomas Dohmke (born 1978) is a German software developer and business executive. He is best known as the CEO of GitHub Inc. in November 2021 after the resignation of Nat Friedman.[1] He co-founded HockeyApp, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2014.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Dohmke was born in East Berlin and studied computer engineering at Technische Universität Berlin, earning a Diplom-Ingenieur degree.[4] He later completed a PhD in mechanical engineering at the University of Glasgow.[5][6]
In August 2025, he announced his leave from CEO of GitHub at the end of the year to start a new company.[2][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Feiner, Lauren (11 August 2025). "Microsoft's GitHub chief is leaving as competition ramps up in AI coding". CNBC. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ a b "GitHub just got less independent at Microsoft after CEO resignation". The Verge. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke to step down, to start a new company". The Economic Times. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Thomas Dohmke – GitHub Leadership". GitHub. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ Singh, Jaspreet (11 August 2025). "GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke to step down, plans new startup". Reuters. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Thomas Dohmke". Fortino Capital. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ Fried, Ina (2025-08-11). "Exclusive: GitHub CEO plans to step down". Axios. Retrieved 2025-08-11.