W3C announces Seth Dobbs as next CEO
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Seth Dobbs
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has concluded our search for our next Chief Executive Officer. Seth Dobbs, appointed by the W3C Board of Directors, will commence in his new role working remotely from Denver, Colorado, USA on November 13, 2023.
Seth Dobbs will bring a broad and robust experience working with a global team and partners from all over the world, expertise in leadership and management of a motivated team in a highly matrixed organization, as well as two decades of growing business through client relationship building, strategy for growth and development, budgeting, strategic vision planning and execution.
As W3C CEO, Seth Dobbs will report to the Board of Directors and take responsibility for the fiscal integrity, financial stability and revenue generation of the organization. He will also oversee shaping and running W3C in line with our mission: to lead the Web to its full potential.
Learn more about Seth's background and new role in our press release.