Palo Alto, CA – The Open Source Initiative has announced the appointment of Duane OBrien as Executive Director. About The Open Source Initiative: The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is globally recognized as the steward of the Open Source Definition, a foundational standard that guides the open source ecosystem. Based in San Francisco, the OSI focuses on maintaining trust in the structures that support open collaboration, ensuring sustainability, collaboration, and responsible participation across open source projects and communities. Its core mission involves stewarding the Open Source Definition to promote reliable and ethical open source practices worldwide. On April 15, 2026, the OSI announced the appointment of Duane O’Brien, a veteran open source leader with decades of experience, as its new executive director, succeeding interim executive director Deb Bryant. This leadership transition underscores the OSI’s ongoing commitment to advancing the long-term health and integrity of open source initiatives.

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