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May is Maintainer Month once again, a time for the Open Source community to recognize, support, and celebrate the maintainers who keep critical digital infrastructure running. The Open Source Ini...
Open source software has long been viewed as a tactical decision — something engineering teams adopted to move faster or reduce licensing costs. But the data from the 2026 State of Open Source Report by
When I was saying goodbye to my last team, one of the final things I said to them was “Leading this organization has been the honor of my career.”
I should have added “so far.”
I am grateful for the trust the board has placed in me, and I’m honored to be entrusted to lead the important work of the Open Source Initiative (OSI) as our new Executive Director...
Dear OSI supporters,
The news you’ve all been waiting for has arrived – OSI’s new Executive Director, Duane O’Brien, is on the job effective April 13th.
Many of you may already know Duane. For those who have not yet had the pleasure, Duane is a long-time Open Source leader with nearly 25 years of experience as a technolog...
This is a critical moment for the Open Source Initiative. As Open Source continues to shape global technology, policy, and digital infrastructure, the need for clear stewardship and strong leadership has only grown. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane O’Brien as OSI’s new Executive Director.
Duane brings a distinctive combination of ex...