HISTORY OF DEV

August 17, 2017

Chris Wanstrath steps down as CEO

Chris Wanstrath announced on August 17, 2017 that he would step down as GitHubA platform for Git hosting, pull requests, and CI — the center of open-source collaboration. CEO — paving the way for MicrosoftThe software giant behind Windows, Office, Azure, and Xbox — founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.'s acquisitionOne company buying another — a common path for tech giants to absorb products and talent. and Nat Friedman's leadership.

What it was for

Wanstrath had returned as CEO after Preston-Werner's 2014 resignation and grew GitHubA platform for Git hosting, pull requests, and CI — the center of open-source collaboration. past 20 million developers. His planned departure preceded MicrosoftThe software giant behind Windows, Office, Azure, and Xbox — founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.'s $7.5B acquisitionOne company buying another — a common path for tech giants to absorb products and talent. and GitHubA platform for Git hosting, pull requests, and CI — the center of open-source collaboration.'s next chapter under MicrosoftThe software giant behind Windows, Office, Azure, and Xbox — founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen..

People

  • Chris Wanstrath — ceo

Companies

  • GitHub

Why it's here

Wanstrath's succession plan set up GitHubA platform for Git hosting, pull requests, and CI — the center of open-source collaboration.'s MicrosoftThe software giant behind Windows, Office, Azure, and Xbox — founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. acquisitionOne company buying another — a common path for tech giants to absorb products and talent. transition.

Why it mattered

It marked leadership change at the central hub of open-source collaboration.

What it solved

GitHubA platform for Git hosting, pull requests, and CI — the center of open-source collaboration. needed a succession path as it scaled beyond founder-led management.

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