Matrix Governing Board report, November 2026

The Matrix Foundation Governing Board has restructured its leadership with Kim Brose as the new chair and Richard van der Hoff as vice-chair, following a bi-annual board meeting.

Greg stepped down after two years, and the board welcomed Reid Anderson as an Individual Member representative, filling a seat left vacant by Max.

The foundation also reported the creation of eight fully established working groups, expanding its network of volunteer committees that drive the protocol's development.

New leadership and board composition

The board elected Kim Brose as chair, succeeding Greg, who led the group for two years. Richard van der Hoff was elected as the new vice-chair.

Reid Anderson was appointed as the Individual Member representative after Max was unable to take up the seat due to other commitments.

Anderson received second place in the election and was appointed by Managing Director Amandine in consultation with the Governance Committee.

Working groups drive development

The foundation now has eight fully established working groups, with more under discussion, to handle the diverse scope of the project's work.

These groups, which are open to the community, focus on areas such as server maturity, ecosystem interoperability, and research.

The board discussed stalled progress on the Complement test suite due to maintainer bandwidth and plans to publish a room moderation guide.

Financial outlook and 2027 plans

The foundation reported a slight revenue shortfall for the fiscal year to date, driven by memberships that have not yet landed.

Cash flow remains healthy due to an Automattic Gold membership payment, but the foundation relies on this specific inflow rather than overall financial health.

The board plans to review the 2027 budget, adjusted for conference inputs and 2026 results, with a goal of making the foundation more independent.

Next steps and community engagement

The foundation aims to deploy new revenue initiatives, including direct fundraising and certification programs, to achieve financial break-even.

The board also discussed the 'Matrix 2.0' roadmap and the need for more specific feedback on transparency regarding how priorities are set.

The foundation encourages community members to join existing working groups or set up new ones to help shape the future of the protocol.