After nearly four years at the helm of the GNOME Foundation, Holly Million has announced her resignation as the executive director. Million, who took on the role in 2017, has been instrumental in leading the foundation through a period of growth and transformation.

During her tenure, Million oversaw several key initiatives that have helped to strengthen the GNOME community and further its mission of providing a free and open-source desktop environment for users around the world. Under her leadership, the foundation launched the GNOME Circle program to foster collaboration and innovation among GNOME contributors, as well as the GNOME.in online platform to promote the use of GNOME technologies.

In a statement announcing her departure, Million expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the executive director of the GNOME Foundation. She highlighted the achievements of the foundation during her time in the role and thanked the GNOME community for their support and dedication.

Million’s decision to step down comes as the foundation prepares to embark on a new chapter in its history. The board of directors will begin the search for a new executive director to fill the vacancy left by Million. In the meantime, planning and decision-making responsibilities will be shared among the existing leadership team.

Million’s resignation has been met with mixed reactions from the GNOME community. While many have expressed their gratitude for her leadership and dedication, others have voiced concerns about the timing of her departure and the need for a smooth transition to new leadership.

As the GNOME Foundation looks to the future, the search for a new executive director will be a key priority. The board of directors will work closely with the GNOME community to identify a suitable candidate who can continue to build on the foundation’s success and lead the organization into its next phase of growth and development.

In the meantime, the GNOME Foundation will continue its work to promote open-source software and support the worldwide community of GNOME users and developers. With a strong foundation in place and a dedicated community of supporters, the future looks bright for GNOME and its mission to provide a free and accessible desktop environment for all.