Thomas Dohmke
Thomas Dohmke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1978 (age 47–48) |
| Alma mater | Technische Universität Berlin University of Glasgow |
| Occupations | Software developer, Business executive |
| Known for | ex-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 former CEO of GitHub Inc. after the November 2021 resignation of Nat Friedman.[1] He co-founded HockeyApp, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2014.[2][3]
Early life and education
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]
Career
After previously serving as Chief Product Officer, Dohmke became CEO of Github in November 2021, replacing former CEO Nat Friedman.[7] He served as CEO until 2025.[8]
In August 2025, he announced his leave from CEO of GitHub at the end of the year to start a new company.[2][9] In early 2026 Dohmke announced the launch of the new startup, called Entire.[10] The company produces tools to merge human and AI-based programming. By February 2026 Entire was valued at $300 million.[11]
References
- ↑ Feiner, Lauren (11 August 2025). "Microsoft's GitHub chief is leaving as competition ramps up in AI coding". CNBC. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ Thompson, Lain (November 21, 2021). "GitHub CEO forks off: Nat Friedman to quit this month, replacement will report to exec behind .NET Hot Reload fiasco". The Register.
- ↑ Barr, Alistair. "Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has a new gig". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Fried, Ina (2025-08-11). "Exclusive: GitHub CEO plans to step down". Axios. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ↑ Fried, Ina (2026-02-10). "Former GitHub CEO launches AI coding startup". Axios. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ↑ Bass, Dina. "Former GitHub CEO Raises Funds for Startup to Sync AI and Human Code". Bloomberg. Retrieved May 1, 2026.