Further to Jon's announcement that he will be leaving Wikimedia UK at the end of this year to pursue new challenges, I would like on behalf of the board to express our thanks for the exceptional levels of passion and commitment that Jon has brought to his role as CEO over the last three years.

Jon has been instrumental in urging WMUK and our sister chapters to aim for higher levels of professionalism, and has demonstrated the results of professionalism and hard work by delivering WMUK's widely-respected contribution to Wikimania London. We are proud of what was achieved at Wikimania, and Jon can justifiably be proud of his invaluable personal contribution to that success.

The WMUK board will be taking some time to consider Jon's replacement, and will be consulting widely over the next few months. To provide continuity we will in the meantime be appointing an interim CEO, and we are extremely pleased that Jon has agreed to the interim CEO starting work this month to allow a smooth hand-over period up to the end of the year.

We wish Jon all the best in his new chosen role, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate with him as a friend and volunteer.

Regards

Michael

____________ Michael Maggs WMUK Chair

On 11 Nov 2014, at 09:10, Jon Davies jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:

With some sadness I have to tell you that I will be leaving Wikimedia UK, as an employee, if not as a volunteer, at the end of the year. I have achieved what I set out to do and leave WMUK in a good state. I now need to look for new challenges.

I was the first chief executive and it has been an amazing three years watching the chapter grow and develop. It has not always been smooth sailing but we have come through it together in good shape. Wikimania proved how professional we had become and the positive feedback from the participants makes all the work we put in worthwhile.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community, particularly the volunteers who are at the heart of all we do, my great colleagues at the Foundation and the loyal and hardworking staff at WMUK who have supported me so ably and with such good humour over the years.

My best wishes go to my successor in all they seek to achieve.

Cyhoeddiad gan Jon

Gyda pheth tristwch rwy'n eich hysbysu y byddaf yn gadael Wikimedia UK, fel cyflogai, os nad

fel gwirfoddolwr, ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn. Dw i wedi cyflawni'r hyn roeddwn wedi'i obeithio a dw

i'n gadael WMUK ar delerau da. Edrychaf ymlaen rwan am sialensau newydd. Fi oedd y Prif Weithredwr cyntaf ac mae'r dair blynedd diwethaf wedi bod yn hollol anhygoel,

wrth i mi weld y siaptr yn tyfu a datblygu. Doedd y daith bob amser ddim yn llyfn, ond daethom drwyddi'n y diwedd yn ddianaf! Profodd Wikimania inni aeddfedu mewn modd proffesiynol a chafwyd adborth adeiladol gan y cyfranwyr oedd yn gwneud yr holl waith yn bleser.

Carwn ddiolch o waelod fy ngalon i bawb o fewn ein cymuned, yn enwedig y gwirfoddolwyr sy'n sylfaen i'n gwaith, fy nghydweithwyr bendigedig yn Sylfaen Wikimedia a'r staff sydd wedi bod mor driw i mi, wedi fy nghefnogi mor effeithiol ac wedi gweithio mor arbennig o galed dros y blynyddoedd ­ a hynny gyda hiwmor iach. Dymunaf pob llwyddiant i f'olynydd ym mhopeth y ceisiant ei gyflawni.

Jon.

-- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies

Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990.

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Hi John (&All)

On behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation let me give you a heartfelt thanks for all that you have done for both Wikimedia UK and the Wikimedia Movement as a whole. Being the first Chief Executive is always a hard job and requires a positive attitude and lots of energy in order to motivate people to join you on a risky journey. Having made a good start with WMUK I can imagine that leaving it behind is not easy, but I have confidence that the staff, board and volunteers in the United Kingdom will manage to build on the foundation that you have put in place.

I think we are all happy to hear that you will still be a volunteer, and hopefully our paths will cross in the future.

Best wishes for your next challenge!

Jan-Bart de Vreede Chair Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees

On 11 Nov 2014, at 10:10, Jon Davies jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:

With some sadness I have to tell you that I will be leaving Wikimedia UK, as an employee, if not as a volunteer, at the end of the year. I have achieved what I set out to do and leave WMUK in a good state. I now need to look for new challenges.

I was the first chief executive and it has been an amazing three years watching the chapter grow and develop. It has not always been smooth sailing but we have come through it together in good shape. Wikimania proved how professional we had become and the positive feedback from the participants makes all the work we put in worthwhile.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community, particularly the volunteers who are at the heart of all we do, my great colleagues at the Foundation and the loyal and hardworking staff at WMUK who have supported me so ably and with such good humour over the years.

My best wishes go to my successor in all they seek to achieve.

Cyhoeddiad gan Jon

Gyda pheth tristwch rwy'n eich hysbysu y byddaf yn gadael Wikimedia UK, fel cyflogai, os nad

fel gwirfoddolwr, ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn. Dw i wedi cyflawni'r hyn roeddwn wedi'i obeithio a dw

i'n gadael WMUK ar delerau da. Edrychaf ymlaen rwan am sialensau newydd. Fi oedd y Prif Weithredwr cyntaf ac mae'r dair blynedd diwethaf wedi bod yn hollol anhygoel,

wrth i mi weld y siaptr yn tyfu a datblygu. Doedd y daith bob amser ddim yn llyfn, ond daethom drwyddi'n y diwedd yn ddianaf! Profodd Wikimania inni aeddfedu mewn modd proffesiynol a chafwyd adborth adeiladol gan y cyfranwyr oedd yn gwneud yr holl waith yn bleser.

Carwn ddiolch o waelod fy ngalon i bawb o fewn ein cymuned, yn enwedig y gwirfoddolwyr sy'n sylfaen i'n gwaith, fy nghydweithwyr bendigedig yn Sylfaen Wikimedia a'r staff sydd wedi bod mor driw i mi, wedi fy nghefnogi mor effeithiol ac wedi gweithio mor arbennig o galed dros y blynyddoedd ­ a hynny gyda hiwmor iach. Dymunaf pob llwyddiant i f'olynydd ym mhopeth y ceisiant ei gyflawni.

Jon.

-- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies

Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990.

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Hi Jon, it was always a pleasure and very constructive to work with you, as one who always had open eyes for global or other countries challenges.

What are you up to in future?

Rupert On Nov 11, 2014 10:11 AM, "Jon Davies" jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:

With some sadness I have to tell you that I will be leaving Wikimedia UK, as an employee, if not as a volunteer, at the end of the year. I have achieved what I set out to do and leave WMUK in a good state. I now need to look for new challenges.

I was the first chief executive and it has been an amazing three years watching the chapter grow and develop. It has not always been smooth sailing but we have come through it together in good shape. Wikimania proved how professional we had become and the positive feedback from the participants makes all the work we put in worthwhile.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community, particularly the volunteers who are at the heart of all we do, my great colleagues at the Foundation and the loyal and hardworking staff at WMUK who have supported me so ably and with such good humour over the years.

My best wishes go to my successor in all they seek to achieve.

Cyhoeddiad gan Jon

Gyda pheth tristwch rwy'n eich hysbysu y byddaf yn gadael Wikimedia UK, fel cyflogai, os nad

fel gwirfoddolwr, ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn. Dw i wedi cyflawni'r hyn roeddwn wedi'i obeithio a dw

i'n gadael WMUK ar delerau da. Edrychaf ymlaen rwan am sialensau newydd. Fi oedd y Prif Weithredwr cyntaf ac mae'r dair blynedd diwethaf wedi bod yn hollol anhygoel,

wrth i mi weld y siaptr yn tyfu a datblygu. Doedd y daith bob amser ddim yn llyfn, ond daethom drwyddi'n y diwedd yn ddianaf! Profodd Wikimania inni aeddfedu mewn modd proffesiynol a chafwyd adborth adeiladol gan y cyfranwyr ­oedd yn gwneud yr holl waith yn bleser.

Carwn ddiolch o waelod fy ngalon i bawb o fewn ein cymuned, yn enwedig y gwirfoddolwyr sy'n sylfaen i'n gwaith, fy nghydweithwyr bendigedig yn Sylfaen Wikimedia a'r staff sydd wedi bod mor driw i mi, wedi fy nghefnogi mor effeithiol ac wedi gweithio mor arbennig o galed dros y blynyddoedd ­ a hynny gyda hiwmor iach. Dymunaf pob llwyddiant i f'olynydd ym mhopeth y ceisiant ei gyflawni.

Jon.

-- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies

Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990.

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Jon --

Thank you all the hard work for the movement, and for building a great team and great foundations! Hope to see you in different corners of the movement & globe.

Warmly, Erik