Matt Buys

Matt Buys

Matt Buys is a dynamic leader with a strong background in scaling global open infrastructure organizations. He was instrumental in establishing ORCID and DataCite as widely adopted scholarly infrastructures. As Executive Director of DataCite, Matt leads a dedicated team focused on empowering research by providing tools to create, find, cite, and connect research outputs—from data and software to DMPs and samples. His work is centered on building a sustainable, community-driven global network that advances open research practices, reflecting his passion for purpose-driven growth.