TSplus Founder Retires, CTO Assumes CEO Role in Succession Shift

Event summary

  • Dominique Benoit, founder and CEO of TSplus, retired in December 2025 after over a decade of leadership.
  • Adrien Carbonne, previously CTO, has been appointed as the new CEO of TSplus.
  • Carbonne joined TSplus in 2012 and has served as the company's sole CTO.
  • TSplus has grown to over 40 employees in France and 100 collaborators globally.
  • The company specializes in remote access and IT infrastructure solutions.

The big picture

The appointment of Adrien Carbonne signals a deliberate effort by TSplus to ensure continuity while embracing a new era of leadership. The company's reliance on a single CTO for over a decade suggests a highly centralized technical decision-making process, which may now shift under Carbonne’s leadership. This transition occurs within a broader trend of founder-led tech companies seeking to institutionalize leadership and prepare for long-term sustainability.

What we're watching

Cultural Continuity
The success of the transition hinges on Carbonne’s ability to maintain the collaborative culture fostered by Benoit, which appears to be a key differentiator for TSplus.
Technical Direction
While Carbonne’s technical expertise is lauded, his ability to balance innovation with the established product roadmap and customer expectations will be crucial for continued growth.
Market Dynamics
How TSplus navigates the increasingly competitive remote access landscape, particularly with larger, better-capitalized players, will determine its long-term market share and profitability.