Announcing the Results of the Business Advisory Committee Elections

Upon certification of the election results by the Election Committee, the OpenSSL Foundation and the OpenSSL Corporation are pleased to announce the official results of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) elections. After a thorough nomination and voting process, the OpenSSL community has selected a group of distinguished individuals to provide guidance and advice to OpenSSL.

Newly Elected Members

The following candidates have been elected to serve on the Business Advisory Committee:

OpenSSL Foundation BAC Members

  • Academics – Nicola Tuveri (Tampere University)
  • Committers – Paul Dale (Oracle)
  • Distributions – Tie between Dmitry Belyavsky (Red Hat) and John Haxby (Oracle)*
  • Individuals – Randall Becker
  • Large Businesses – Tim Chevalier (NetApp)
  • Small Businesses – No election was held, and the seat remains vacant

OpenSSL Corporation BAC Members

  • Academics – Billy Bob Brumley (RIT)
  • Committers – Paul Dale (Oracle)
  • Distributions – Jaroslav Reznik (Red Hat)
  • Individuals – Randall Becker
  • Large Businesses – Jeff Johnson (Cisco)
  • Small Businesses – James Bourne (FireDaemon Technologies)

*The Election Committee will provide further details on the next steps in the upcoming days.

The Role of BACs

The Business Advisory Committees (BACs) are designed to advise the OpenSSL Foundation and the OpenSSL Corporation. The BACs focus on business-related decisions, including the project roadmap and future feature sets. Members of the Business Advisory Committees will serve as the voices of their respective communities – academics, committers, distributions, individuals, large companies, and small companies. Their primary responsibility is representing their communities’ interests, concerns, and insights within the broader discussions of the OpenSSL Foundation and the OpenSSL Corporation. This ensures that decisions made reflect the diverse stakeholders involved in the project.

A Word of Appreciation

We thank everyone who participated in this election. Your nominations, votes, and discussions reflect a highly engaged community committed to transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Looking Ahead

The newly elected BAC members will begin their terms immediately, working closely with OpenSSL directors and the community to shape strategic plans.

Stay informed and engaged by visiting the OpenSSL Communities for updates, discussions, and opportunities to contribute to OpenSSL’s future.

More Information

For more details about the BACs members, the voting process, or the role of the Business Advisory Committees, please visit the OpenSSL Communities website or contact us at communities@openssl.org.