Free Software Foundation Names New President
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FSF New President)
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A new Free Software Foundation president has been elected.
Geoffrey Knauth had been serving as president of the FSF since 2020 following the resignation of Richard Stallman. Knauth confirmed back in 2021 he would step down from his leadership role once there was a suitable replacement, which has now taken place.
The Free Software Foundation's board has confirmed Ian Kelling as its next president:
"The Free Software Foundation (FSF) announced today that Ian Kelling, senior systems administrator for the organization and the first union member to hold a seat on its board, has been elected as the new president of the FSF.
The FSF board members unanimously confirmed Kelling as president at a September meeting, making him the first staff member to hold the volunteer leadership position."
Those wanting to learn more can do so at [1]FSF.org .
[1] https://www.fsf.org/news/2025-ian-kelling-becomes-board-president
Geoffrey Knauth had been serving as president of the FSF since 2020 following the resignation of Richard Stallman. Knauth confirmed back in 2021 he would step down from his leadership role once there was a suitable replacement, which has now taken place.
The Free Software Foundation's board has confirmed Ian Kelling as its next president:
"The Free Software Foundation (FSF) announced today that Ian Kelling, senior systems administrator for the organization and the first union member to hold a seat on its board, has been elected as the new president of the FSF.
The FSF board members unanimously confirmed Kelling as president at a September meeting, making him the first staff member to hold the volunteer leadership position."
Those wanting to learn more can do so at [1]FSF.org .
[1] https://www.fsf.org/news/2025-ian-kelling-becomes-board-president