Open Source Initiative Blog

1. Hello From The New Executive Director

   A new chapter begins at the Open Source Initiative, and at a moment of rapid change in global tech, our new Executive Director shares his vision for what comes next and why the future of Open Source depends on all of us.

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2. Welcoming the New Executive Director!

   Members Newsletter – April 2026
   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.

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3. Welcoming Duane O’Brien as Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative

   On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane O’Brien as OSI’s new Executive Director. Duane understands the economic dimensions of Open Source without losing sight of the people who make it work.

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4. Open Source Initiative Appoints Duane O’Brien as Executive Director

   The Open Source Initiative (OSI), globally recognized as the steward of the Open Source Definition, today announced the appointment of Duane O’Brien as its new executive director.

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5. ClearlyDefined: A Three-Year Roadmap for Sustainability and Growth

   A three-year roadmap proposal developed by AboutCode in collaboration with the community to strengthen ClearlyDefined’s technical foundations, expand its capabilities, and grow its global adoption.

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