Governance
A transparent, community-driven framework designed to ensure the long-term sustainability and neutrality of the OpenROAD ecosystem.
Leadership Structure
Decisions at the OpenROAD Initiative are made at multiple levels. While the Governing Board handles high-level strategy, technical and operational decisions are delegated to the people closest to the work.
Responsible for the overall strategy, organizational policies, and fiduciary oversight of the OpenROAD Initiative.
Responsible for establishing the technical best practices, development processes, and coordination for how each project should run.
Responsible for the actual technical decision-making, code review, and implementation within each individual project.
Governing Board
Aaron Cunningham
Andrew Kahng
UCSD
Tom Spyrou
Precision Innovations
Technical Steering Committee
Ethan Mahintorabi
Matt Liberty
Precision Innovations
Key Policies
Our framework for collaboration and conduct
Governing Board Charter
The foundational rules governing the internal management of the organization.
Governing Board Minutes
Official records of the discussions, decisions, and actions taken by the Governing Board.
Technical Steering Committee Charter
Guidelines defining the technical governance, project lifecycle, and decision-making processes.
Antitrust Compliance Policy
Commitment to fair competition and compliance with antitrust laws.
Conflict of Interest and Ethics Policy
Guidelines to ensure that the interests of the OpenROAD Initiative and its members are properly managed.
Trademark Usage Guidelines
Guidelines on the use of OpenROAD Initiative trademarks and logos.