Dear Geoff,
Wikimedia Ukraine had a pleasure to work with you and your team closely at least twice: when we wanted to make sure that our community event logo was not breaking any rules and when we had a dispute about Wiki Loves Monuments in Crimea. The last issue was really big to tackle amiably, of course, but it is not a point here. I am grateful for your work and I wish you good luck in the new chapters of your life!
Best regards, Ilya Korniiko Chair, Wikimedia Ukraine
On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 5:06 PM, Christophe Henner chenner@wikimedia.org wrote:
Hey,
I've said that privately earlier this week, I'll reiterate publicly.
Thank you so much for all the work and energy you've put into the movement.
I'm sad we won't get to work much together but really happy you've Landes a great job at YouTube!
Of course any time you come to France I'd be happy to have you and enjoy wine in my garden :)
Good luck for your new job, even though you won't need any!
And I hope we'll get to see you roaming in the movement in the future.
Christophe
Le 14 juil. 2016 3:31 PM, "Ziko van Dijk" zvandijk@gmail.com a écrit :
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.jahn@wikimedia.de:
Working with you has been a brief but nonetheless great pleasure,
Geoff!
Wishing you all the best for this exciting change! Michael
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2016-07-13 23:25 GMT+02:00 Geoff Brigham gbrigham@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.brigham@gmail.com.
With respect, admiration, and gratitude,
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