The Open Source Initiative is overseen and managed by an eleven-person Board of Directors. The current Board comprises the following individuals (in alphabetical order):
| Name | Roles/Offices | First Elected | Current Term Start Date | Current Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant, Deborah | Director | April 2012 | April 1, 2012 | March 31, 2013 |
| Fogel, Karl | Director | April 2011 | April 1, 2011 | March 31, 2014 |
| Gune, Harshad | Director | April 2008 | April 1, 2011 | March 31, 2014 |
| Jagielski, Jim | Director | April 2011 | April 1, 2011 | March 31, 2014 |
| Kon, Fabio | Director | April 2010 | April 1, 2010 | March 31, 2013 |
| Michlmayr, Martin | Interim President, Secretary, Director | April 2008 | April 1, 2011 | March 31, 2014 |
| Milinkovich, Mike | Director | April 2012 | April 1, 2012 | March 31, 2013 |
| Phipps, Simon | Director | April 2010 | April 1, 2010 | March 31, 2013 |
| Sharma, Alolita | Treasurer, Director | April 2007 | April 1, 2010 | March 31, 2013 |
| Wasserman, Tony | Director | April 2010 | April 1, 2010 | March 31, 2013 |
| Villa, Luis | Director | April 2012 | April 1, 2012 | March 31, 2013 |
The Board is advised by a president emeritus and counsel. These read and may contribute to the Board's email discussions.
| Name | Role | Appointed | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe, Mark | General Counsel | March 2005 | DLA Piper |
| Raymond, Eric | President Emeritus | March 2005 | Thyrsus Enterprises |