A new operating role for a decade-long builder
On April 23, 2013, I joined GitHub as part of a small, scrappy team that was simply enjoying the process of making software development easier and more enjoyable. A decade later, the company has changed in scale and scope, but the core motivation remains the same: build tools that developers love to use.
Today, GitHub supports more than 100 million developers and has expanded into a complete development platform with security integrated at every layer. The push toward AI-powered workflows is now central to that platform, shaped by GitHub Copilot and the broader vision outlined for Copilot X. More than 3,000 employees come to work each day with the responsibility of shaping that future for the developers, creators, and innovators who rely on GitHub.
As Chief Operating Officer, my focus will be on setting the company's direction while scaling a remote-first, AI-integrated, developer-centric organisation in a landscape that has shifted considerably over the past few years. That means investing in culture and business strategy, defining how we work internally, and communicating that approach externally. Speaking with employees and developers worldwide provides the insight needed to make informed decisions about how GitHub can better serve those doing their life's work.
There is a certain energy that comes from working at GitHub, the shared sense that we are building something significant together. I have never been more excited to take on that responsibility, nurturing that spark, helping our team connect with the mission and culture, and working alongside the people who are driving the future of software development.
