After 4 fantastic years at Google and over 25 years in IT, it's now time for me to move on to a new phase in my life. I've decided to retire from full-time work and think more about how I can give back to the amazing industry that has given me so many opportunities. With this in mind, I'm pleased to announce I have joined the board of AbilityNet - a charity that works tirelessly to make the digital world accessible to all. I'm so excited to work with my fellow board members to continue the great work they are doing. I am also happy to confirm that I have been asked to stay on the Board of Trustees of Gresham College for another 4 years - an incredible charity with an absolutely unique role to play in lifelong learning. I challenge anyone to go to the list of live and archived lectures they offer and not find at least one completely fascinating - and once you are in, you will be hooked! And finally, I'm so proud to continue my work with the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists - the combination of charity, industry, education and fellowship is incredibly impactful. There are far too many people to thank for where I am today, so I won't even try - hopefully you all know who you are 😊, but to my colleagues over the years, in particular at SAP and Google, thanks for the ride - it's been amazing!
We are thrilled to welcome you to our board, Michelle! We look forward to collaborating with you and our dedicated board members to further our efforts in creating an inclusive digital environment for everyone. Welcome aboard!
Best of luck on your new adventures! AbilityNet is lucky to have you! As are we at Worshipful Company of Information Technologists! Digital accessibility is such an important issue. I’m proud to have led a digital accessibility program for CIBC working with accessibility consultants and testers.
Well that is pleasing to read. Those are all wonderful charities with a real social mission. All power to your elbow.
So many good things. Wish you lots of luck with them all and look forward to working with you on some of them. 😊
Wow, incredible resting and annoying retirement! Congrats, your actions in these charities organisation matter much more than all the things you did before!! keep going!
Thanks for your leadership and contribution to our industry Michelle Gurney and here's to the next chapter ... congratulations AbilityNet Gresham College Worshipful Company of Information Technologists #Tech4Good
Well deserved, I'm sure. Enjoy the change and all the very bets for the future.
Much more time to spend with us at Worshipful Company of Information Technologists - hurrah!! enjoy a little summer break and I'm sure you'll stay busy and in demand!
My primary role is something of a people architect, helping form meaningful interactions between tech and their target audiences.
3moYou can run, Michelle Gurney, but you cannot hide from C2C! A better example of community does not exist. It is so great (and expected) to see you recruited to more community work. Thank you. Thank you. For all you contributed and brought to all of us. Enjoy this lifetime "promotion" that you earned and deserved, BIG TIME!! :)