Proton, the company behind ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, is owned by Proton AG, a Swiss company. The majority ownership of Proton AG is held by the non-profit Proton Foundation as of June 2024. This ownership structure ensures that Proton remains committed to privacy, security, and transparency without being driven by profit motives. Key figures on the Proton Foundation's board include Andy Yen (founder and CEO of Proton), Antonio Gambardella, Carissa Vélez, Tim Berners-Lee, and Dingchao Lu, all dedicated to advancing online privacy and security. The Proton Foundation is the primary shareholder, which helps Proton maintain independence and prioritize user privacy and security.
Note: This Proton is the Swiss company known for privacy-focused technology and is different from the Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings.
