Misha Nossik then of Solidum Systems, later acquired by Integrated Device Technology was the second chairman of the NPF.
The NPF is a member-managed non-profit corporation and operates as a contribution-driven, parliamentary industry forum.
Russell Dietz of HiFn is the current chairman and Chuck Sannipoli representing IP Infusion is the vice-chairman.
The NPF's board was composed of representatives of Ericsson, HiFn, IBM, Integrated Device Technology, Intel, IP Infusion, and PMC-Sierra.
In December 2004, the NPF became a founding member of the Mountain View Alliance, a consortium of consortia created to enable Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions.