AlmaLinux OS Foundation adds two new board members for 2026
Tristan Théroux and Muuhh Ikeda join the AlmaLinux OS Foundation board, with Ikeda bringing supply chain security and embedded Linux expertise from Cybertrust Japan.
Summary
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has elected Tristan Théroux and Muuhh (Munehiro) Ikeda to its board of directors. This marks the first election under new bylaws adopted in April that establish annual board elections. Ikeda, nominated by platinum sponsor Cybertrust Japan, leads OpenSSF Japan and focuses on OSS security. Théroux, an individual member nominee, leads the AlmaLinux Media and Entertainment SIG and has nine years of cross-platform systems experience.
New board expertise and governance changes
- Muuhh Ikeda: Linux kernel background in embedded and IoT, currently OSS Evangelist and OSPO member at Cybertrust Japan, LF Japan Evangelist, leads OpenSSF Japan community, 2025 OpenSSF Golden Egg Award recipient
- Tristan Théroux: 9+ years Linux/macOS/Windows systems administration, leads AlmaLinux Media and Entertainment SIG, advocates open source and automation-first approaches
- First election under bylaws adopted April 2026 establishing annual election cycle
- Two seats filled with two candidates; quorum reached within hours of election opening
- Cohort B seats will be up for election in 2027
Why it matters
Ikeda's stated focus on supply chain security and IoT suggests AlmaLinux may strengthen its positioning in embedded and enterprise security contexts, areas where RHEL-derived distros increasingly compete.
Original reference: almalinux.org →