Dear all

I'm very pleased to introduce Wikimedia UK's new Head of Development and Communications, Belvin Tawuya. Belvin joined us two weeks ago (replacing Natasha Iles) and is already settling in well, getting to know the team and thinking about how to amplify our work and secure additional funds.

Belvin's most recent role was Chief Digital, Communications and Marketing Officer at the Africa Centre, and his career includes strategic communications and digital roles at organisations including the Financial Ombudsman Service. He is strongly committed to Wikimedia UK's vision and mission and has personally benefited significantly from open access to knowledge. I know that Belvin is looking forward to getting to know the volunteer community in the UK, and I'm sure he would welcome your insight and input into how we can communicate to the world about our work and the Wikimedia projects more broadly.

Best wishes Lucy

-- Lucy Crompton-Reid Chief Executive