GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke Steps Down to Return to Startup Roots
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke announced his resignation, effective by the end of 2025, to pursue new entrepreneurial ventures. Under his leadership, GitHub grew to over 1 billion repositories and 150 million developers, with significant advancements in AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot.
Dohmke emphasized a smooth transition, leaving GitHub in a strong position within Microsoft’s CoreAI division. His departure marks a return to his startup origins, though he remains committed to ensuring continuity for the platform’s future growth.