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W3C leadership transition

W3C leadership transition

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28 May 2026

W3C today announced that Seth Dobbs is stepping down as CEO of the organization.The Board has appointed Dominique Hazaël-Massieux as Interim CEO with immediate effect.As W3C continues advancing its mission and strategic priorities, the Board’s focus is on maintaining continuity, organizational stability, and effective leadership through the organization’s next phase.W3C remains focused on its mission, ongoing work, and strategic priorities.The Board thanks Seth Dobbs for his contribution to W3C and wishes him well in the future.

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The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) announced a significant leadership transition with the departure of Seth Dobbs from the role of Chief Executive Officer. In response to this change, the Board of Directors has appointed Dominique Hazaël-Massieux as the Interim CEO, effective immediately. This leadership shift occurs as the W3C endeavors to navigate its continued advancement of its mission and strategic priorities. The Board has emphasized that the focus during this next phase will be on ensuring organizational stability, maintaining continuity, and establishing effective leadership within the organization. Furthermore, the W3C affirms that despite this transition, the organization remains dedicated to its core mission, ongoing work, and established strategic priorities. The Board extended its gratitude to Seth Dobbs for his contributions to the W3C and offered his best wishes for the future.