Some news:

After 7 years, it's time for me to hand in my lanyards, ssh keys, and move on from Netlify.

I'll be leaving in October.

I'm incredibly proud of the work done, the friends made, the lessons learned, and Netlify's ongoing mission to build the web

Now... where next?

@philhawksworth honestly, end of an era. Congratulations on 7 years, you’ve done so much for Netlify and the community in that time 💙
@DavidDarnes Thanks Dave! This means a lot to me. Quite a ride!
Keen to stay in this general arena and help push the web along.
@philhawksworth I’m sure you’ll be greatly missed Phil, thank you for everything you have done in the Jamstack/Front End community over the years. Wish you the best for your next venture!
@jamiebradders Thanks Jamie. I appreciate that.
Looking forward to doing more in the same sort of arena.
@philhawksworth Congratulations, Phil! That’s one hell of an innings 👏🏻

@beep Thanks Ethan!

Yeah, I think start-up years and dog-years might have a similar exchange rate.

@philhawksworth Ha, no kidding. But you did a *lot* of good work in that time, man. Congrats again 👏🏻
@philhawksworth I've always considered your work a big part of what initially got me interested in Netlify and Eleventy. Congrats and all the best for your next adventure!
@mxbck That's a humbling comment. I'm a huge fan of your work. Thanks Max!
@philhawksworth Sidenote: I *really* hope you'll continue MC-ing web conferences, even if you land somewhere else. 😁

@mxbck Ha!
I enjoy MC-ing and will keep that up :)

I'm already booked in for @heypresents next May

@philhawksworth wow! Congratulations, Phil! You had such an amazing run at Netlify, I hope you have some time to rest and appreciate your accomplishments before you move to the next role! 💜

@ksylor Thanks for the kind words, Katie!

I’m planning on it. I’ve got a little breather booked for after I leave.

@philhawksworth Whoa! 7 years! I remember when you were joining… Didn’t seem that long ago. Congrats!
@mwichary Right?! Time flies. Even/especially in start-up land.
@philhawksworth Proud to have worked with you, friend ❤️ Excited to see where you land next!

@zachleat This means EVER SO MUCH to me.

Thanks, Zach. We'll see where the road leads. Exploring a little at the moment.

@philhawksworth would love to catch up sometime if you want to zoom without streaming it to the entire world 😅
@philhawksworth congrats, Phil! you're right to be proud - I hope, nay, expect you'll continue shaping the web going forward
@philhawksworth It’s been a helluva ride! Hopping off the train can be tough but congrats on making the leap — here’s to the next one!

@geoff Thanks Geoff!

Yeah, leaving is hard. I'll continue to be a noisy Netlify cheerleader from the side, just as I was before I joined, but moving on to something new.

@philhawksworth Feels like the end of an era! You're the one who got me into JAMStack (always capital JAM!) nearly a decade ago. What a run!

@cferdinandi Thanks Chris!

Yeah, it has been a while banging this drum. I'll still be advocating for simplicity and PE and pre-rendering where possible, and other good stuff. That pre-dated my time and Netlify and will continue afterwards.

Onwards!

@philhawksworth You truly are one of the most thoughtful, kindest, and welcoming talents in our industry. Having had the opportunity to work with you was such a dream. Excited to see what you do next. You'll be brilliant at it no doubt!

@hexagoncircle Excuse me but somebody appears to be chopping onions nearby...

Back at you Ryan! You're incredible and I hope I get to work even more closely with you one day. ❤️

@philhawksworth What a run. Congrats, Phil! Looking forward to seeing where you end up next!
@philhawksworth Wooooowwww! I remember when you had just started and Netlify was still a baby, oh and then Webconf.asia, all the Smashing events, and all the cool things Netlify did over the years.
I'm very excited to hear what you'll be doing next, and I can't wait to see you in Freiburg!

@charis It’s been quite a globetrotting ride! More to come I’m sure.

Can’t wait to see you in Freiburg next month!

@philhawksworth @charis hang on, will you be at Smashing? I'll see you there then
@philhawksworth Congrats on a heck of a run, Phil! Looking forward to seeing your next chapter
@tylersticka Thanks Tyler!
Also looking forward to seeing what the future holds.
@philhawksworth Congrats Phil, 7 years is an absolutely heroic effort for the community. Thanks, and all the best for whatever comes next!
@philhawksworth Not sure what Netlify would have been without you, Phil. You’re a gem 💚 Good luck with whatever’s next!
@lynnandtonic Shucks!
Thanks so much Lynn! ❤️
@philhawksworth you were my gateway drug to netlify and jamstack phil. Thanks for all your work!
@philhawksworth All the best to you, Phil! I've learned a ton through your work.
@bobmonsour And I through yours.
Thanks Bob!
Well played mate. A heck of a run and some really top stuff achieved 👏
@philhawksworth whooosh. 7 years?! Your baby face hasn't changed at all. Congrats chap 💗

@rem haha!
Thanks Remy!

To be fair, I've been sucking my cheeks in for the last 4 years to give that impression. I might need a reset soon.

@philhawksworth by "cheeks" you mean… your buttocks… right?

I mean, I *know* you mean your buttocks, I've seen those jeans you strut around in during MC'ing, and those unsolicted lunges.

#imayhavedrunkbeer

@rem I said what I said.

Side note: None of those lunges were solicited.

@philhawksworth best of luck with whatever's next for you Phil!!
@philhawksworth good luck, pal. Hope you end up somewhere good :-)
@philhawksworth thanks for these years helping us use Netlify and explain them our needs! 🙏
@philhawksworth End of an era, Phil! You'll no doubt find something exciting to do next.
@philhawksworth wow, congrats on seven years, Phil, whoever you get to work with next is very lucky!
@philhawksworth Scratch it! Good luck for whatever the next 7 years bring.
@jvhellemond This is what my plans look like! How did you know?!