The White House has officially named Amy Gleason as the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a team of government cost-cutters led by Elon Musk, TechCrunch has confirmed. This announcement marks the first time the White House has publicly disclosed who is overseeing the team, which has been shrouded in ambiguity since its establishment.

Despite previous denials, it is clear that Elon Musk is deeply involved in the construction and operation of DOGE, with the open support of President Trump. Musk, a White House employee and senior advisor to the president, has been instrumental in shaping the team's agenda. However, the White House has maintained that Musk is not officially leading DOGE, leaving the role of the team's administrator unclear until now.

Amy Gleason, a seasoned professional with a background in the private sector, has been tapped to lead DOGE. According to her LinkedIn profile, Gleason started at the U.S. Digital Service in January 2025, where she served as a senior advisor. Prior to that, she worked as a consultant and held various roles, including chief product officer at Russell Street Ventures. Gleason's experience in the digital services sector will likely be invaluable in her new role as acting administrator of DOGE.

DOGE was established under an executive order signed by President Trump on January 20, renaming the U.S. Digital Service to DOGE and appointing teams of "special government employees" across federal agencies. As acting administrator, Gleason will report directly to the White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The team's primary objective is to identify areas of inefficiency in government operations and implement cost-cutting measures.

However, concerns have been raised about the level of access DOGE has been granted to government systems and sensitive data sets, including the personal information of millions of Americans. With many of Musk's associates having links to his private businesses, there are fears about the potential for conflicts of interest and the misuse of sensitive data.

The appointment of Amy Gleason as acting administrator of DOGE is likely to be closely scrutinized, given the team's controversial nature and the significant influence it wields within the government. As the team continues to operate with a high degree of autonomy, it remains to be seen how Gleason will navigate the complex web of interests and priorities within DOGE.

In the meantime, TechCrunch invites individuals with knowledge about DOGE to come forward and share their insights. You can contact Zack Whittaker securely on Signal and WhatsApp at +1 646-755-8849, or share documents securely with TechCrunch via SecureDrop.