Matt Hicks

Matt Hicks is the president and chief executive officer of Red Hat, a global leader in open source software solutions and enterprise technology. Hicks has played a significant role in advancing cloud computing, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and open source innovation throughout his career. Prior to becoming CEO, Hicks held various leadership positions at Red Hat, including executive vice president of Products and Technologies, where he was responsible for the company’s product engineering, technical support, and product security teams.

Hicks has contributed to the development and growth of Red Hat’s flagship products, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift, and Ansible Automation Platform. His expertise in enterprise software, cloud-native application development, and IT automation has positioned Red Hat as a trusted partner for organizations seeking digital transformation and scalable technology solutions.

Known for his focus on collaboration and open source community engagement, Hicks frequently participates in industry conferences and technology forums. He advocates for open source principles and the adoption of hybrid cloud strategies to drive innovation in enterprise IT. Hicks’s leadership continues to influence the direction of cloud computing, DevOps, and automation in the technology sector.