The Linux Foundation Europe is transitioning leadership to Thierry Carrez, effective March 1. Carrez succeeds Gabriele Columbro, who helped establish the organization as a key player in open source and digital sovereignty. The change aims to enhance collaboration and open infrastructure across Europe.
The Linux Foundation announced a leadership shift at its European arm, @LF_Europe, highlighting the role of strong leadership in driving impact within the open source community.
Gabriele Columbro, previously at the helm, is credited with transforming @LF_Europe into a trusted hub for open source initiatives, policy development, and efforts toward digital sovereignty. Under her guidance, the organization gained prominence in these areas, fostering reliable platforms for technological advancement in Europe.
Effective March 1, Thierry Carrez will take over leadership responsibilities. The announcement emphasizes that this new chapter will focus on strengthening collaboration among stakeholders, expanding the organization's broader impact, and promoting open infrastructure throughout Europe. These priorities align with ongoing efforts to support sustainable and sovereign digital ecosystems.
The Linux Foundation shared this update via a post on X (formerly Twitter), including a link to a full blog post for more details. Hashtags accompanying the announcement included #OpenSource, #DigitalSovereignty, #LinuxFoundation, #OpenInfrastructure, and #EuropeanTech, underscoring the interconnected themes of the transition.
This change comes at a time when European tech landscapes are increasingly emphasizing open standards and policy frameworks to ensure technological independence. No further specifics on Carrez's background or immediate plans were detailed in the initial post, but the emphasis remains on continuity and growth in open source contributions.
