One of Twitter’s co-founders Ev Williams is leaving the company’s board.
In a statement contained in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing announcing his departure, Williams said it had been an incredible 13 years with the company.
He also explains he is proud of what Twitter had accomplished during his time with the company.
In a series of tweets, he also explains this move and went on to appreciate his colleagues.
I’m very lucky to have served on the @Twitter board for 12 years (ever since there was a board). It’s been overwhelmingly interesting, educational—and, at times, challenging.
— Ev Williams (@ev) February 22, 2019
Thank you, @jack and @biz for starting this crazy company with me—and continuing to make it better and better. And to my fellow board members, new and old—some of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever known.
— Ev Williams (@ev) February 22, 2019
And, of course, thank you to the almost 4,000 Twitter employees who are doing the hard work every day.
— Ev Williams (@ev) February 22, 2019
I’m going to ride off into the sunset (or…down Market Street), so I can focus on some other things. I will always be rooting for the team (and, if someone lets me in, come by for lunch).
— Ev Williams (@ev) February 22, 2019
Williams also explains he is moving on to other projects. He, however, did not state what these projects are.
Williams is the founder and CEO of a publishing platform Medium, which he founded in 2012. He had earlier stated his interest in acquiring New York Magazine and “other media properties”.
Twitter is yet to comment on who may replace Williams on the board. But Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and fellow co-founder Biz Stone have wished him well.