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Paul Kim 11:12 am on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

transitions

It’s been a fantastic voyage for me this past four years as part of Mozilla Corporation. I wanted to let you all know that next month, I’ll be moving on to join Automattic, where I’ll be working on user growth and development.

I’m extremely proud to have been a part of the Mozilla project, and to have worked side by side with so many of you in our community to accomplish things that seemed at one time audacious and improbable. From the launch of Firefox 1.5, through too many outreach programs to count, and as the number of people exercising a choice in the way they got on the Web climbed past 300 million, I’ve always been struck by the essential human-centeredness that permeates Mozilla.

You can see this spirit in the shared excitement on our blogs as new Web features get activated and in the personal touches groups of Mozilla supporters all over the world display in welcoming a new release. For me, this is at the core of how Mozilla, a tiny organization (really!), can compete and win against titans. In the years to come, the Web will need entities like Mozilla, that exist solely to advance the public benefit and the interests of the people, more than ever.

I have no doubt Mozilla will keep surprising the world.

Pascal Chevrel 11:19 am on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

We’ll miss you all Paul!

Don’t forget to visit us in the Paris Mozilla office next time you come to Europe!!!
Lloyd Budd 11:37 am on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

This news makes my day!
Anthony 11:40 am on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Rock on. Will look forward to your arrival here at Automattic!
Mike Shaver 12:08 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Paul,

Thanks so much for everything you’ve given to Mozilla the project, Mozilla the company, and to the web. Your genuine love for people and making the world better for all of us shone through all your work, and I admit that I’m sad that I won’t see you around the office on my visits.

Thanks even more, selfishly, for everything you’ve taught and shared with me, and for making even some really stressful work a little more fun. Automattic are in for a treat.
jamey boje 12:42 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

darn it ;(

Paul god bless you in your journey thank you so much for being a friend over the years
may you always shine

your friend jamey
dhumphrey 12:42 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Hey Paul,

I hope your next position allows you to do as much good work as you’ve done in this one. It was nice to have worked with you, and to have had your interest in the things we were doing at Seneca and with Education. Best of luck at Automattic.

Dave
David Tenser 12:49 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Thank you, Paul. You will be missed by many, many people. Mozilla grew up much thanks to you (as evidenced, quite nicely, in the excessive amount of bad boy leather in this picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fmg2001/3595294649/ ).

Let me just point out that regardless of your impact and incredible accomplishments at Mozilla, you never got to experience Mozilla Eskilstuna. Regardless of what user growth at Automattic actually means, be sure to do some of that in Eskilstuna when you visit Sweden in the future!
Edwin Khodabakchian 12:55 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Congratulations. Looking forward to see your impact at Automattic. You human centered approach to marketing has been a great inspiration.
Basil Hashem 1:49 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Paul,

What a pleasure it’s been to have shared an office and worked with you on the growth of Mozilla. You’ve been an innovator and thought leader for how marketing, user engagement and community is built collaboratively. Bravo!

Automattic is going to be rockin’ further.

All the best.
dria 2:29 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

I, for one, am totally bummed. We’ll miss ya ’round the HQ, Paul
Douglas 2:48 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Congrats! I’m looking forward to working with you at Automattic.
Chris Messina 4:51 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Big news Paul! Congratulations!
Marco Casteleijn 8:25 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

I remember when the buzz was around that Mozilla was hiring a “marketing guru” to streamline the crazy fans, like me, at SFX and to build the brand name.

Now 4 year later, we can give props to a fine product for the large number of users, but also due to some of the most innovative marketing ever seen ;o)

It was really nice when we finally met in mountain view and the new job looks very exiting and in line with the Mozilla “feeling”.

But who do I harass now with emails about new ideas?
Marco Casteleijn 8:26 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Oh and ofcourse:

GOOD LUCK!
Anant 9:57 pm on July 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

We’ll definitely miss you Paul! Thanks for everything you’ve done for Mozilla

All the best!
Matt 5:36 am on July 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Welcome to the team.
Paul Kim 6:52 am on July 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Thanks for the good wishes everyone. Right back atchoo.
Thorsten 7:38 am on July 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Very good to hear this. Looking forward to meet you some time.
patrickfinch 1:47 am on July 24, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Thank you for everything Paul, we will miss you, but we’ve all learned a lot from you.

I often find myself quoting pkim gems of wisdom.
Channy 5:34 am on July 29, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Wow. I’m also WordPress’s fan. You were great in Mozilla marketing! Congratulation your successful transition.
jjm 10:09 pm on August 5, 2009 Permalink | Reply

belatedly, congratulations. can’t wait to hear more.
Maya 10:32 am on August 10, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Congrats and welcome!

Paul Kim 2:18 am on July 13, 2009 Permalink | Reply

Firefox 3.5 launch party in Guanajuato, Mexico

Fiesta de lanzamiento de Firefox 3.5 GTO by cellfrozen

Great photo of a community party for the release of Firefox 3.5 held in Guanajuato, Mexico.