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.