The PHP Foundation Is Seeking a New Executive Director (thephp.foundation)
(Monday November 10, 2025 @05:20PM (msmash)
from the PSA dept.)
- Reference: 0180028616
- News link: https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/11/10/194259/the-php-foundation-is-seeking-a-new-executive-director
- Source link: https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/
New submitter [1]benramsey writes:
> The PHP Foundation has [2]launched a search for its next executive director .
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>> The Executive Director serves as the operational leader of the PHP Foundation, defining its strategic vision and translating it into reality while managing day-to-day operations and serving as the primary bridge between the Board, staff, community, and sponsors.
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>> While the programming language PHP is over 30 years old, the PHP Foundation was only created in 2021. The Executive Director will be responsible for maturing the foundation's internal structure and will play a crucial role in ensuring the foundation can effectively support this vital ecosystem.
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> Interested parties are encouraged to submit a cover letter describing their interest and relevant experience, resume or CV, and a brief vision statement detailing the applicant's understanding of the position, key opportunities and challenges they see for the foundation, and their approach to the role.
[1] https://slashdot.org/~benramsey
[2] https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/
> The PHP Foundation has [2]launched a search for its next executive director .
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>
>> The Executive Director serves as the operational leader of the PHP Foundation, defining its strategic vision and translating it into reality while managing day-to-day operations and serving as the primary bridge between the Board, staff, community, and sponsors.
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>> While the programming language PHP is over 30 years old, the PHP Foundation was only created in 2021. The Executive Director will be responsible for maturing the foundation's internal structure and will play a crucial role in ensuring the foundation can effectively support this vital ecosystem.
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> Interested parties are encouraged to submit a cover letter describing their interest and relevant experience, resume or CV, and a brief vision statement detailing the applicant's understanding of the position, key opportunities and challenges they see for the foundation, and their approach to the role.
[1] https://slashdot.org/~benramsey
[2] https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/
What? (Score:2)
php still exists? Can it even fit into modern UI/UX paradigms like React?
Re: What? (Score:2)
Spoken by someone who doesn't know the first thing about web development...
Re: (Score:2)
Yes, but is it webscale?
Re: (Score:1)
I'm still using cgi-bin!
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What would you recommend for server-side website code? Java, ASP.net..?