SIG etcd leadership change

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James Blair

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Dec 7, 2025, 9:06:08 PMDec 7
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Hi Team

This email is to inform the community of my decision to step down as co-chair of Kubernetes SIG etcd.

I've contributed to etcd for a few years along with co-chair for our SIG since it's inception in 2023 and I've loved being able to contribute to the project & SIG journey. I'm hugely thankful for the support from my fellow leads and project members over this time, it has been a privilege to work with you and get to know you.

My decision to step down is due to a change in personal circumstances which has meant I now have very little spare time and many more personal responsibilities compared to my earlier years of contributing to the project and SIG.

Rest assured the SIG continues to have strong leadership through co-chairs Ivan and Siyuan , along with the Tech Leads, Marek, Benjamin & Wei Fu.


Thank you & Best regards
James Blair

Benjamin Wang

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Dec 8, 2025, 4:26:53 AMDec 8
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Hi James,

Thank you for everything you’ve contributed to the community. You’ve always been pragmatic, easy to work with, and a pleasure to collaborate with. I truly appreciate all the time and effort you’ve put into the SIG.

Wishing you all the best.

Best regards,

Benjamin

Zhang Siyuan

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Dec 18, 2025, 1:16:27 PM (7 days ago) Dec 18
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Hi James,

Thank you for your exceptional service and leadership as the SIG-etcd chair!
Your efforts in facilitating discussions, mentoring new contributors, and managing the release process have left the SIG in a stronger, more sustainable place than you found it.
I am excited for you to start new personal conquests and hope to see you around when you get a chance. 

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Best wishes!

Yours sincerely, 

Zhang Siyuan
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