Thomas Bornheim

Thomas Bornheim is the CEO of 42 Heilbronn, a software engineering school in Heilbronn, Germany, that follows a hands-on coding program model originating from Paris, France. He assumed this role in August 2020.1

Bornheim has a diverse educational and professional background:

Education

• Master of Arts in Comparative Literature, History, and Philosophy from Freie Universität Berlin (1997-2005)1
• Abitur from Gymnasium Achim (1989-1996)1

Professional Experience

• CEO at 42 Heilbronn (August 2020 - Present)1
• Senior Analyst in Google Engineering (October 2013 - July 2020)1
• Junior Analyst in Google Sales and Operations (May 2006 - October 2013)1

Prior to Google, Bornheim held various positions including roles at GEFCO, Simon Kucher & Partners Marketing Consultants, ARD-Hauptstadtstudio, Arno A Evers Fair PR, and BBC London Berlin Bureau.1

At 42 Heilbronn, Bornheim leads an initiative offering a unique learning environment based on peer learning and self-directed research. He focuses on forging partnerships with local companies and leveraging the educational ecosystem in Heilbronn to provide top-notch learning opportunities for students of all backgrounds and ages.

Bornheim is multilingual, speaking French, German, and English.1 He also holds Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certifications from Google.1