On September 12 I’ll be stepping into the role of Signal’s President, a new
position created in collaboration with Signal’s leadership. I am thrilled, and I
can’t think of a more meaningful use of my time, or a greater honor. I’ve been a
friend, admirer, and champion of Signal since it was RedPhone and TextSecure,
and in 2020 I joined Signal’s Board of Directors, helping inform high-level
strategy and direction. So in many ways this is a happy step on a long
continuum, not a dramatic change.
Signal is more important now than ever, and I expect this to stay true well into
the future. As President I will dedicate myself to helping Signal build a long
taproot so it can grow and thrive in dynamic climates. In this role I will be
working with Signal’s CEO and leadership, with a particular focus on guiding
Signal’s strategy, ensuring our financial sustainability, sharpening and
broadening Signal’s public communications, and whatever else is needed to
strengthen the app and the org.