Media Contacts

Spokespeople listed by media topic, plus how to reach our press team.

Dedicated email: media@openhomefoundation.org

Response time: The team operates across European (CET) time zones. Time-sensitive media inquiries are prioritized, with responses typically provided within one business day.

Spokesperson directory

Name & title Media topics
Paulus Schoutsen
President
Industry vision, foundation strategy, Big Tech alternatives, open source governance
Franck Nijhof
Lead of Home Assistant & Chair of Leadership Committee
Home Assistant releases, technical maintainability, developer community leadership
Jean-Loïc Pouffier
Lead of Product & UX
Smart home user experience, interface design, product roadmap, accessibility
Marcel van der Veldt
Lead of Ecosystem
Open standards (Matter, Z-Wave, Zigbee), hardware partner ecosystem, Music Assistant and Sendspin
Melissa Thermidor
Lead of Community
Community initiatives, Global Community Day, contributor engagement, diversity in tech

To request an interview or organize podcast and event appearances with any of our spokespeople, please contact media@openhomefoundation.org with your topic, publication, and deadline.