In January 2019, WordPress announced significant leadership changes to guide its strategic growth and community engagement. Josepha Haden was appointed as the new Executive Director, tasked with overseeing WordPress’s vision, development, and community efforts. Haden brought extensive experience within the WordPress ecosystem, having previously held roles focused on community organization and project management.
Simultaneously, Joost de Valk, founder of the SEO plugin Yoast, was named the Marketing and Communications Lead. De Valk was set to drive WordPress’s global outreach, aiming to strengthen its brand presence and user engagement through targeted marketing strategies. His background in SEO and digital marketing was expected to enhance WordPress’s communication efforts with its large and diverse user base.
These appointments reflected WordPress’s commitment to innovation and community-centric growth, ensuring the platform remained a leading choice for content creators worldwide.
John Oakley