Nils Brauckmann is the CEO of SUSE S.A., an industry leader in open-source infrastructure software. He took on this role on May 1, 2023, following the departure of Melissa Di Donato, who led SUSE through its IPO and substantial growth. Van Leeuwen brings nearly two decades of experience from Red Hat, where he held senior positions, including Senior Vice President and General Manager for North America and Asia-Pacific. His expertise in open-source solutions, particularly in sales, marketing, and operations, positions him to guide SUSE as it focuses on its next phase of profitable growth in cloud computing and enterprise software.