It was always great to talk to you, Geofff, I wish you all the best and hope that from time to time the Wikimedia movement still will enjoy your advice. Ziko
2016-07-14 13:01 GMT+02:00 Michael Jahn <michael.j...@wikimedia.de>: > Working with you has been a brief but nonetheless great pleasure, Geoff! > Wishing you all the best for this exciting change! > Michael > > -- > > Michael Jahn > Leiter Kommunikation & Partnerschaften > Head of Communications & Partnerships > > Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin > Tel. (030) 219 158 260 > > http://wikimedia.de <http://www.wikimedia.de> > > Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch freien Zugang zu der > Gesamtheit des Wissens der Menschheit hat. Helfen Sie uns dabei! > > Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e.V. > Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Berlin-Charlottenburg unter > der Nummer 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für > Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/029/42207. > > > > 2016-07-13 23:25 GMT+02:00 Geoff Brigham <gbrig...@wikimedia.org>: > >> Hi all, >> >> Over the past five years, I’ve been honored to serve as the General Counsel >> and Secretary of the Wikimedia Foundation. This job has been amazing, and >> I’m grateful to everyone who has made it so rewarding. It's now time for my >> next step, so, in the coming days, I will be leaving the Foundation to >> pursue a new career opportunity. >> >> I depart with such love for the mission, the Foundation, the Wikimedia >> communities, and my colleagues at work. I thank my past and present bosses >> as well as the Board for their support and guidance. I stand in awe of the >> volunteer writers, editors, and photographers who contribute every day to >> the Wikimedia projects. And I will hold special to my heart my past and >> current teams, including legal and community advocacy. :) You have taught, >> given, and enriched me so much. >> >> After my departure, Michelle Paulson will serve as interim head of Legal, >> and, subject to Board approval, Stephen LaPorte will serve as interim >> Secretary to the Board. I can happily report that they have the experience >> and expertise to ensure a smooth and professional transition. >> >> The future of the Foundation under Katherine's leadership is exciting. >> Having had the pleasure of working for her, I know Katherine will take the >> Foundation to its next level in promoting and defending the outstanding >> mission and values of the Wikimedia movement. Although I'm delighted about >> my next opportunity, I will miss this new chapter in the Foundation's >> story. >> >> My last day at the Foundation will be July 18th. After that, I will take a >> month off to recharge my batteries, and then I start my new gig at YouTube >> in the Bay Area. There, I will serve as Director of YouTube Trust & Safety, >> managing global teams for policy, legal, and anti-abuse operations. As with >> Wikimedia, I look forward to learning from those teams and tackling >> together a new set of exciting, novel challenges. >> >> For those who want to stay in touch, please do! My personal email is: >> geoffrey.r.brig...@gmail.com. >> >> With respect, admiration, and gratitude, >> >> Geoff >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines >> New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org >> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >> <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines > New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe>
